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 For the thirteenth I know, If on a young man I sprinkle water, He shall not fall, Though he into battle come: That man shall not sink before swords.

For the fourteenth I know, If in the society of men I have to enumerate the gods, Asas and elves, I know the distinctions of all. This few unskilled can do.

For the fifteenth I know. What the dwarf of Thodrœrer sang Before Delling's doors. Strength he sang to the asas, And to the elves prosperity, Wisdom to Hroptatyr (Odin).

For the sixteenth I know, If a modest maiden's favor and affection I desire to possess, The soul I change Of the white-armed damsel, And wholly turn her mind.

For seventeenth I know, That that young maiden will Reluctantly avoid me. These songs, Lodfafner, Thou wilt long have lacked; Yet it may be good, if thou understandest them, Profitable if thou learnest them.

For the eighteenth I know, That which I never teach To maid or wife of man,