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Rh Loke went at once to Thor and told him Geirrod wanted to fight him.

Thor's eyes began to flash fire, and he rushed to his house for his hammer and belt. But Loke had been there before him and hidden them.

Thor was so angry that he would not wait to find them. Away he went in his chariot to fight the giant.

On the way he met a giantess who told him Geirrod was a dog-wise and dangerous giant.

She gave Thor her gloves and staff and belt of strength.

Soon Thor reached a wide river. He put on his belt of strength and plunged into the water.

When he reached the middle of the river, the waves went over his shoulders.

Thor looked up and saw that Geirrod's daughter was making the waves with her hand. He threw a stone and drove her away.

Then he reached the bank and caught a branch and drew himself out of the water.

When Thor reached Geirrod's house he was given a room by himself. There was only one chair in the room.

Thor sat in the chair. Suddenly it was lifted to the roof. He raised his staff and pressed against the roof with all his strength.