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 Forth did he fare to try; He found the hall of the father of Im, And in forthwith went Ygg.

Othin spake: "Vafthruthnir, hail! to thy hall am I come, For thyself I fain would see; And first would I ask  if wise thou art, Or, giant, all wisdom hast won."

Vafthruthnir spake: "Who is the man that speaks to me, Here in my lofty hall? Forth from our dwelling  thou never shalt fare, Unless wiser than I thou art."

Othin spake: "Gagnrath they call me, and thirsty I come From a journey hard to thy hall; Welcome I look for,  for long have I fared, And gentle greeting, giant."

Vafthruthnir spake: "Why standest thou there on the floor whilst thou speakest? A seat shalt thou have in my hall;