Guthrunarkvitha II, En Forna - Episode 109
Apr 22nd, 2009 by spokenlore
From the Thing ran Grani with thundering feet, But thence did Sigurth himself come never; Covered with sweat was the saddle-bearer, Wont the warrior’s weight to bear.
Weeping I sought with Grani to speak, With tear-wet cheeks for the tale I asked; The head of Grani was bowed to the grass, The steed knew well his master was slain.
Long I waited and pondered well Ere ever the king for tiding I asked.
His head bowed Gunnar, but Hogni told The news full sore of Sigurth slain: “Hewed to death at our hands he lies, Gotthorm’s slayer, given to wolves.
~ Guthrunarkvitha II, en forna, Stanzas 3 through 6
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