The ogre defeated, the dwarves go rejoicing,
Hormak's lord in hall calls a feast.
Fine food from surface, fittingly served;
Bee-gold from above - best in the glass
No mean lichen ale to moisten the mouth
But juice of the grape grown in the sun;
Flesh of the cow stored in cold caverns
Brought forth to honor Hallbera and her men
Long tables laid out, laden with dishes
Shining with silver, sparkling with gems
Servant caste comes, conscientious in work
Wielding the platters and plates of good food
Halberra herself in honor sits
At hand of the lord, Hormak's own steward;
Ferrin, that deshyr of frivolous words,
Seated nearby shows his good will
"Hallberra of Gundaar, hard were my words;
Now I regret them, realizing your worth.
If you permit, a toast I propose -
To your lasting honor, your battle-love too."
Hallberra accepts, inclines her proud head;
Acknowledges Ferrin and favors his toast.
Amends are made between mighty dwarves
Ill will forgiven and friendship is made
The lord of Hormak love wishes to show
To champion clever, crusher of ogre.
Brings forth bright gifts, best of his treasure,
For the great fighter and Gundaar's fine men.
Each of her men - mettlesome folk -
Is awarded armor, an excellent battle-shirt,
Mail of hard metal, meticulously forged;
Shining and silver, sword-blades it turns
For Halberra Hard Hammers, horn of the bronto
Carved with fine figures, covered with gold.
Worthy vessel for warrior's drink;
Strong as the bronto is stalwart Halberra
A wrist-bracelet too brought for Hallberra;
Of obsidian made, molded Stone's tear.
To mark her great deed, dead ogre in lava -
Cold lava for lady - a lordly gift!
From lord's own hip, from holder draws forth
Weapon of legend, warrior's pride:
Hefts the axe Hormak's Hand
To Hallbera gives mark of great worth
Of dragonbone made the hand-axe of legend
Borne by Hormak whose halls these were
Worked well with lyrium, living blue metal;
No finer gift could that lord grant
Hallbera then spoke, saying her thanks,
Great honor is shown by generous hands.
All the great men of Gunaar will know
That Hormak's lord lives well, without shame
After fair feasting and days of delight
Hallbera and men make for their homes
Well-pleased with adventure, proud of their struggle,
Hallbera has proven her place among legends.
