THE FIRST LAY OF SIGURD FAFNICIDE, OR GRIPIR'S PROPHECY.
Gripir was the name of the son of Eylimi, the brother of Hiordis. He
ruled over lands, and was of all men wisest and prescient of the
future. Sigurd rode alone, and came to Gripir's dwelling. Sigurd was
of a distinguished figure. He found a man to address outside the hall,
whose name was Geitir. Sigurd applied to him, and asked:
1. Who here inhabits, in these towers? what nation's king do people
name him?
_Geitir_.
Gripir is named the chief of men, he who rules a firm realm and
people.
_Sigurd_.
2. Is the wise king of the land at home? Will the chief with me come
and converse? With him needs speech an unknown man: I desire speedily
Gripir to see.
_Geitir_.
3. The glad king will of Geitir ask, who the man is that demands
speech of Gripir.
_Sigurd_.
Sigurd I am named, born of Sigmund, and Hiordis is the chieftain's
mother.
4. Then went Geitir, Gripir to inform: "Here is a man without, a
stranger, come; of aspect he is most distinguished. He desires, king!
with thee to speak."
5. Goes from the hall the lord of men, and the stranger prince
kindly greets: "Welcome, Sigurd! better had it been earlier: but do
thou, Geitir! take charge of Grani."
6. They began to talk, and much to tell, when the sagacious men
together met.
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