The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson

part in such uncertainty. Show me the way--all is decreed

before--great chieftain! if thou wilt, my mother's brother!

_Gripir_.

25. To Sigurd I will now openly tell, since the chieftain me thereto compels: thou wilt surely find that I lie not. A certain day is for thy death decreed.

_Sigurd_.

26. I would not importune the mighty prince, but rather Gripir...