Njord had the consolation, when he was sent as hostage to the gods, that he begat a son whom no one hates, but who is the best among the gods. Thus the Elder Edda, in Æger's banquet to the gods, where Loke also was present:
NJORD:
It is my consolation—
For I was from a far-off place
Sent as a hostage to the gods—
That I begat that son[1]
Whom no one hates,
And who is regarded
Chief among the gods.
To which Loke makes reply:
Hold thy tongue, Njord!
Subdue thy arrogance;
I will conceal it no longer
That with thy sister
A son thou didst beget
Scarcely worse than thyself.
But Tyr defends Frey:
Frey is the best
Of all the chiefs
Among the gods.
He causes not tears
To maids or mothers:
His desire is to loosen the fetters
Of those enchained.
LOKE:
Hold thy tongue, Tyr!
Never thou couldst
Use both hands,[2]
Since thy right one,
