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 CHAPTER II.

REGENERATION.

But when the heavens and the earth and the whole world have been consumed in flames, when the gods and all the einherjes and all mankind have perished,—what then? Is not man immortal? Are not all men to live in some world or other forever? The vala looks again, and

She sees arise The second time, From the sea, the earth Completely green: Cascades do fall, The eagle soars, From lofty mounts Pursues its prey.

The gods convene On Ida's plains, And talk of the powerful Midgard-serpent: They call to mind The Fenris-wolf And the ancient runes Of the mighty Odin.

Then again The wonderful Golden tablets Are found in the grass: