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 And here in Ægir's hall, Thine head would I bear in mine hands away, And pay thee the price of thy lies."

Loki spake: "In thy seat art thou bold, not so are thy deeds, Bragi, adorner of benches! Go out and fight  if angered thou feelest, No hero such forethought has."

Ithun spake: "Well, prithee, Bragi, his kinship weigh, Since chosen as wish-son he was; And speak not to Loki  such words of spite Here within Ægir's hall."

Loki spake: "Be silent, Ithun! thou art, I say,