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[To the ] You have much to see to, it would seem. But small thanks for it. The King has risen. [ comes down; all the men rise from the tables.

[To the ] We are rejoiced to see you bear up so bravely and well through all these days of merriment.

There comes a flicker now and again, my lord King; but 'twill scarce last long. I have lain sick all the winter through.

Ay, ay,—you have lived a strong life, rich in deeds of fame.

[Shakes his head.] Ah, 'tis little enough I have done, and I have much still left to do. If I but knew whether I should have time for it all!

The living must take up the tasks of those who go before, honoured lord; we all have the welfare of the land at heart. [Turns to the ] I marvel much at one thing: that neither of our thanes from Halogaland has come to the bridal.