66 Gering points out that the historic Attila had his brother Bleda slain to become sole ruler.
67 No other source speaks of Guthrún and the Gjúkungs following Sigurth in the free viking life described in these stanzas (92-94). Also for other reasons they seem suspicious.
68 Sigurth; the epithet is merely honorific.
69 The rendering is doubtful.
70 Supplied following Grundtvig’s suggestion.
71 Kenning for “ship.”
72 Note the mixture of Heathen and Christian rites: he is to be buried in a coffin which is to be sent out to sea in a (burning?) ship.