²⁴ For in that moment Volund conceives his plan of revenge.

²⁵ In the ƿiðreks saga, Chap. 73, Volund tells the boys to return when fresh snow has fallen, and to walk backwards to the door. After their disappearance, Volund is suspected but clears himself by showing the tracks leading from his door.

²⁶ This is the scene pictured on the Franks Casket.

²⁷ As drinking vessels.

²⁸ The text is defective here.