Utgarda-loki

Utgarda-Loki...And thus they were come to a great fortress standing on an open plain. A fell yet mighty air was about this place. They had at least reached Utgard, a stronghold of giants. Entering they beheld a great hall. Inside, many large men sat in feast."News travels slowly from distant parts, but am I wrong in thinking that this little fellow is Thor the Charioteer? Surely there is more to you than meets the eye. Tell me, companions, what skills do you think you are capable of competing? No one can stay here with us who does not have some skill or knowledge greater than other men"I, Loki will challenge theeI am the swiftest eather hereBring forth a trough of meatNow, who will face me?Now in the middle I seeThat I am defeatedThough bones remain after meNothing I see in front of me.Come now, Thjalfi,Let us raceOut on the plainOf UtgardThree times I wonNow turn backAnd accept defeatAt Utgard.Bring forth the feaasting hornFrom which the Charioteer will drinkI know you can drain this horn i nThree drinks and no moreShould you fail, I shall not doubt thatYou will fare well in other feats.I cannot lift your cat,Though I try with all my mightI cannot wrestle your old nurseSo steadfast is her stanceIn truth, I am the forest giantYou struck mountains with your blowsWildfire burned and mind did runThus came defeat to your friendsThough you drunk you did not seeThe ocean unendingThe Serpent you lifted highAnd old age you did fight well