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THE

SONG

OF

VAFTHRUDNIS

ODIN.
Valhalla’s Queen!^[1] I pray thee say
Which to Vafthrudnis’ hall’s the way:
For I with him intend to try
My skill in ancient mystery.

FRIGGA.
Do not leave thy native skies,
Source of Heroes! I advise:
For well I know no giant might,
Ever witness’d in the fight,
With his prowess can compare.

1. “Valhalla’s Queen.”—Frigga, the Wife of Odin.