THE LAY OF FIOLSVITH
called, than which among the gods mortals never saw a greater artifice?
Fiolsvith.
13. Gastropnir it is called, and I constructed it of Leirbrimir's limbs. I have so supported it, that it will ever stand while the world lasts.
Vindkald.
14. Tell me, Fiolsvith! etc., what those dogs are called, that chase away the giantesses, and safety to the fields restore?
Fiolsvith.
15. Gifr the one is called, the other Geri, if thou that wouldst know. Eleven watches they will keep, until the powers perish.
Vindkald.
16. Tell me, Fiolsvith! etc., whether any man can enter while those fierce assailants sleep?
Fiolsvith.
17. Alternate sleep was strictly to them enjoined, since to the watch they were appointed. One sleeps by night, by day the other, so that no wight can enter if he comes.
Vindkald.
18. Tell me, Fiolsvith! etc., whether there is any food that men can get, such that they can run in while they eat?
Fiolsvith.
19. Two repasts lie in Vidofnir's wings, if thou that
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