9.

’Tooth-fence took I,

And tongue likewise,

Ears’ sounding chambers

And sheltering eaves.

And better deemed I

Than brightest gold

The gift then given

By glorious king.

10.

’There a staunch stay

Stood by my side,

One man worth many

Of meaner wights,

Mine own true friend

Whom trusty I found,

High-couraged ever

In counsels bold.

11.

’Arinbjorn

Alone us saved

Foremost of champions

From fury of king;

Friend of the monarch

He framed no lies

Within that palace

Of warlike prince.