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 Of women most lustful in love, Since thou thy washed-bright arms didst wind About thy brother's slayer."

Ithun spake: "To Loki I speak not with spiteful words Here within Ægir's hall; And Bragi I calm,  who is hot with beer, For I wish not that fierce they should fight."

Gefjun spake: "Why, ye gods twain, with bitter tongues Raise hate among us here? Loki is famed  for his mockery foul, And the dwellers in heaven he hates."

Loki spake: "Be silent, Gefjun! for now shall I say Who led thee to evil life; The boy so fair  gave a necklace bright, And about him thy leg was laid."