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7."To me more dear than in days of old
Was ever maiden to man;
But no one of gods or elves will grant
That we both together should be."
Skirnir spake:
8."Then give me the horse that goes through the dark
And magic flickering flames;
And the sword as well that fights of itself
Against the giants grim."
Freyr spake:
9."The horse will I give thee that goes through the dark
And magic flickering flames,
And the sword as well that will fight of itself
If a worthy hero wields it."