Moreover if he does, none will learn what he needs." "I have heard," said Thord, "that a good warrior may ask what he will of a dead hero, so that he shows no fear and is a friend.

If his courage fails, however, then he will be surely destroyed." Then I said: "I have no cause to fear Sigurd, save that he is a ghost.

I do not know if I fear him as such; that is to be seen." Now Einar laid his hand on mine and spoke gravely: "I think it is a hero's part to do what you say.

If you go back and return in safety, the scalds will sing of you for many a long day.
Go, therefore, boldly; this is not a matter from which you should be held back, as it has come into your mind." Then said Thord: "It will be well to ask Sigurd for a token whereby we may know that he sends messages by you." And Einar said on that: "In Sigurd's hand is his sword Helmbiter.

I think he will give that to the man who dares speak to him, for he will know that it goes into brave hands.