warfare strive to end.

_Gagnrâd_.

52. Much have I journeyed, etc. What of Odin will the life's end be,
when the powers perish?

_Vafthrûdnir_.

53. The wolf will the father of men devour; him Vidar will avenge:
he his cold jaws will cleave, in conflict with the wolf.

_Gagnrâd_.

54. Much have I journeyed, etc. What said Odin in his son's ear, ere
he on the pile was laid?

_Vafthrûdnir_.

55. That no one knoweth, what thou in days of old saidst in thy
son's ear. With dying mouth my ancient saws I have said, and the gods'
destruction. With Odin I have contended in wise utterances: of men
thou ever art the wisest!




THE LAY OF GRIMNIR.

The subject is wholly mythological.