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Angantyr.
I will tell thee, Hervor, what will, come to pass: this Tirfing will, if thou dost believe me, destroy almost all thy offspring. Thou shalt have a son, who afterwards must possess Tirfing, and many think he will be called Heidrek by the people.
Hervor.
I do by inchantments make that the dead shall never enjoy rest, unless Angantyr deliver me Tirfing; that cleaveth shields, and killed Hialmar.
Angantyr.
Young maid, I say, thou art of manlike courage, who dost rove about by night to tombs, with spear engraven
