Page:Norse mythology or, the religion of our forefathers, containing all the myths of the Eddas, systematized and interpreted with an introduction, vocabulary and index.djvu/144

 32. Many men are mutually Well-disposed, Yet at table will torment each other. That strife will ever be; Guest will guest irritate.

33. Early meals A man should often take, Unless to a friend's house he goes; Else he will sit and mope, Will seem half famished, And can of few things inquire.

34. Long is and indirect the way To a bad friend's,   Though by the road he dwell; But to a good friend's   The paths lie direct, Though he be far away.

35. A guest should depart, Not always stay In one place: The welcome becomes unwelcome If he too long continues In another's house.

36. One's own house is best, Small though it be; At home is every one his own master. Though he but two goats possess, And a straw-thatched cot, Even that is better than begging.

37. One's own house is best, Small though it be; At home is every one his own master. Bleeding at heart is he   Who has to ask For food at every meal-tide.