Slow Havamal: 101

In verse 101, Odin comes back in the morning and snaks into the hall when everyone is asleep, but finds a watchdog tied to the bed of his love.

Odin is not so easily deterred. Though a strong company turned him back the night before, he knew that a vigil would leave them tired. He returns in the morning and slips past dozing warriors, only to find a watchful dog at the bed of Billing’s girl, ready to sound the alarm. I can respect both his determination, and that of Billing. The latter knows that desire isn’t so easily quenched, and he expected another try. ( Read more... )