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"To me more dear than in days of old Was ever maiden to man; But no one of gods  or elves will grant That we both together should be."

Skirnir spake: "Then give me the horse that goes through the dark And magic flickering flames; And the sword as well  that fights of itself Against the giants grim."

Freyr spake: "The horse will I give thee that goes through the dark And magic flickering flames, And the sword as well  that will fight of itself If a worthy hero wields it."