²³ The end of Gunnar in the snake den is alluded to, but the exact meaning of the line is doubtful.

²⁴ As neither this dream nor its interpretation are mentioned in the Vǫlsunga saga, we may conclude that a stanza was lacking even then.

²⁵ Supplied following Bugge, after the paraphrase in the Vǫlsunga saga, Chap. 34.

²⁶ Conjectural. (Neckel).

²⁷ They seem to be the dísir; (see “Reginsmál,” St. 24, Note 28) beckoning to Hel him who is “fey.”