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"Though we are but small in comparison with the Jötuns," said he angrily, "we are by no means to be despised, but are gifted with powers that may surprise you." "Really!" answered Utgarda Loke, raising his eyebrows. And then he and his courtiers laughed louder than before.
Three times did Thialfe match his speed against Hugr, and, three times beaten, withdrew from the contest as disconsolate as Loki. "And now may I ask what you can do yourself?" said the King to Thor. "I can drain a wine-cup with any one," replied the god. "Try him," said Utgarda Loke. And forthwith the royal cupbearer presented a drinking-horn to Thor.
Ashamed and mortified, he and his companions withdrew to a lodging for the night, and in the morning were making ready to leave the city quietly, when Utgarda Loke sent for them. He made them a splendid feast, and afterwards went with them beyond the city gates. "Now tell me honestly," said he to Thor, "what do you think of your success?"
And never did I see any one before over whom Death had so little power. "And now, my friend, go your way, and don't come near my city again, for I tell you plainly I do not want you there, and I shall use all kinds of enchantment to keep you out of it." As he ended his speech, Thor raised his hammer, but Utgarda Loke had vanished. "I will return to the city, and be avenged," said Thor.
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