12 The fire (that is, the glistening gold) of the dragon’s lair—a kenning for the treasure of the Nibelungs. The evil entered, she avers, with the ill-fated visit of Sigurth and the Burgundian kings to woo her. The treasure corrupted Atli.
13 The rendition is doubtful.
14 Literally, “spewed poison.”
15 See “Guðrúnarkviða” II, St. 14.