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Of old with Othin's son;
From it do eight of like weight fall
On every ninth night."
Gerth spake:
22."The ring I wish not, though burned it was
Of old with Othin's son;
In Gymir's home is no lack of gold
In the wealth my father wields."
Skirnir spake:
23."Seest thou, maiden, this keen, bright sword
That I hold here in my hand?
Thy head from thy neck shall I straightway hew,
If thou wilt not do my will."
Gerth spake:
24."For no man's sake will I ever suffer
To be thus moved by might;
But gladly, methinks, will Gymir seek
To fight if he finds thee here."
Skirnir spake:
25."Seest thou, maiden, this keen, bright sword
That I hold here in my hand?
