proficiency, how the stream is called, which earth divides between the
Jötuns and the Gods?

_Gagnrâd._

16. Ifing the stream is called which earth divides between the
Jötuns and the Gods: open shall it run throughout all time. On that
stream no ice shall be.

_Vafthrûdnir._

17. Tell me, Gagnrâd! since on the floor thou wilt prove thy
proficiency, how that plain is called, where in fight shall meet Surt
and the gentle Gods?

_Gagnrâd._

18. Vigrid the plain is called where in fight shall meet Surt and
the gentle Gods; a hundred rasts it is on every side. That plain is to
them decreed.

_Vafthrûdnir._

19. Wise art thou, O guest! Approach the Jötuns bench, and sitting
let us together talk; we will our heads in the hall pledge, guest! for
wise utterance.

_Gagnrâd._

20. Tell me first, if thy wit suffices, and thou, Vafthrûdnir!