Translation of S. H. Whitman. Johann W. L. Gleim, 1719–1803.
ICELANDIC LINES.
FROM THE DISCOURSE OF ODIN.
On guests who come with frozen knees
Bestow the genial warmth of fire;
Who has walked far and waded streams
Needs cheering food and drier clothes.
To him about to join your board,
Clear water bring to cleanse his hands,
And treat him freely, would you win