His friend, had bowed him at his feet,

Raised him who ruled the Vánar race,

And held him in a close embrace:

Then, when his arms he had unknit,

Besought him by his side to sit,

And thus with gentle words the best

Of men the Vánar king addressed:

“The prince who well his days divides,

And knows aright the times and tides

To follow duty, joy, or gain,