Then spake Mim s head its first wise word, and true saying uttered. They are, it said, on the shield graven, which stands before the shining god, or Arvakr s ear, and on Alsvid s hoof, on the wheel which rolls under R gnir s ear, on Sleipnir s teeth, and on the sledge s bands. On the bear s paw, and on Bragi s tongue, on the wolf s claws, and the eagle s beak, on bloody wings, and on the bridge s end, on the releasing hand, and on the healing s track. On glass and on gold, on amulets of men, in wine and in wort, and in the welcome seat, on G ngnir s point, and on Grani s breast, on the Norn s nail, and the owl s neb. Use, if thou hast understood them, until the powers perish.
All evils have their measure.
I will not flee, though thou shouldst know me doomed. I am not born a craven. Thy friendly counsels all I will receive, as long as life is in me. Doubtful is a servant s testimony, unless a good one thou gettest. On the next day let his life go forth, and so men s lies reward.