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 They are with the gods, They are with the elves; Some with the wise vans, Some human beings have.

19. Those are bôk-runes Those are biarg-runes, And all öl-(ale-)runes, And precious megin-(power-)runes For those who can, Without confusion or corruption, Turn them to his welfare. Use, if thou hast understood them, Until the powers perish.

20. Now thou shalt choose, Since a choice is offered thee, Keen armed warrior! My speech or silence: Think over it in thy mind. All evils have their measure.

SIGURD:

21. I will not flee, Though thou shouldst know me doomed: I am not born a craven. Thy friendly councils all I will receive, As long as life is in me.

SIGDRIFA:

22. This I thee counsel first: That toward thy kin Thou bear thee blameless. Take not hasty vengeance, Although they raise up strife: That, it is said, benefits the dead.

23. This I thee counsel secondly: That no oath thou swear, If it not be true. Cruel bonds