_Vafthrudnir_.
39. In Vanaheim wise powers him created, and to the gods a hostage
gave. At the world's dissolution, he will return to the wise Vanir.
_Gagnrad_.
40. Tell me eleventhly, since all the condition of the gods thou
knowest, Vafthrudnir! what the Einheriar do in Haerfather's halls,
until the powers perish?
_Vafthrudnir_.
41. All the Einheriar in Odin's halls each day together fight; the
fallen they choose, and from the conflict ride; beer with the AEsir
drink, of Saehrimnir eat their fill, then sit in harmony together.
_Gagnrad_.
42. Tell me twelfthly, as thou all the condition of the gods
knowest, Vafthrudnir! of the Joetuns' secrets, and of all the gods',
say what truest is, thou all-knowing Joetun!
_Vafthrudnir_.
43. Of the secrets of the Joetuns and of all the gods, I can truly
tell; for I have over each world travelled; to nine worlds I came, to
Niflhel beneath: here die men from Hel.
_Gagnrad_.
44. Much have I journeyed, much experienced, mighty ones many
proved. What mortals will live, when the great "Fimbul"-winter shall
from men have passed?
_Vafthrudnir_.
45. Lif and Lifthrasir; but they will be concealed in Hoddmimir's
holt. The morning dews they will have for food. From, them shall men
be born.
_Gagnrad_.
46. Much have I journeyed, much experienced, mighty ones many
proved.
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