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GEIRROD.
For eight days the old man was silent, although no food was given him. He had not even any water, but once when Aganor, Geirrod's son, ran in and gave him a little cupful.
At last the fire became so hot that it burned the old man's clothing.
Then suddenly he began to sing a wonderful song in a deep and musical voice. Geirrod knew at once that it was Odin.
In his despair, he slew himself with his sword. The little Aganor, who had pitied the stranger, became king in his place.
