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16. When the leader
of the inquiring travellers,
the guardian of Herian's
loud-sounding horn
took the son of Nal
for his companion,
Grimnir's skald
at the place kept watch.
17. Vingolf reached
Vidur's ministers,
both borne
by Forniots kin.
They entered,
and the Æsir
forthwith saluted,
at Ygg's convivial meeting.
18. Hangatyr they hailed,
of Æsir the most blissful;
potent drink in the high seat
they wished him to enjoy,
and the gods to sit
happy at the feast,
ever with Yggiung
pleasure to share.
19. On benches seated,
at Bölverk's bidding,
the company of gods
were with Sæhrimnir sated.
Skögul at the tables,
from Hnikar's vessel,
measured out mead,
in Mimir's horns.
20. Of many thing inquired,
when the meal was over,
the high gods of Heimdall,
the goddesses of Loki,
whether the maid had uttered
divinations or wise words?
From noon
until twilight's advent.
21. Ill they showed
it had fallen out,
their errand bootless,
little to glory in.
A lack of counsel
seemed likely,
how from the maiden they
might an answer get.
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