This tale is told entirely in prose and follows the death of Sigurd. Gunnar and Hogni take all of Fafnir's gold. A feud arises between Atli and Giuki's sons over Brynhild's death. As compensation Atli seeks to marry Gudrun and she is given a forgetfulness drink. Together Gudrun and Atli have two sons, Erp and Eitil.
Atli sends a messenger to invite Gunnar and Hogni to visit his hall. However, Gudrun knows that her new husband plans treachery and sends a message in runes telling her brothers not to come. She includes Andvari's ring with wolf hair twisted around it as a token for Hogni.
Gunnar asks for the hand of Atli's sister, Oddrun, but is denied so he marries Glaumvor, and Hogni marries Kostbera. Solar, Snaevar and Giuki are named as.....
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