Utgarda-Loki

...And thus they were come to a great fortress standing on an open plain. A fell yet mighty air was about this place. They had at least reached Utgard, a stronghold of giants. Entering they beheld a great hall. Inside, many large men sat in feast.

"News travels slowly from distant parts, but am I wrong in thinking that this little fellow is Thor the Charioteer? Surely there is more to you than meets the eye. Tell me, companions, what skills do you think you are capable of competing? No one can stay here with us who does not have some skill or knowledge greater than other men"

I, Loki will challenge thee

I am the swiftest eather here

Bring forth a trough of meat

Now, who will face me?

Now in the middle I see

That I am defeated

Though bones remain after me

Nothing I see in front of me.

Come now, Thjalfi,

Let us race

Out on the plain

Of Utgard

Three times I won

Now turn back

And accept defeat

At Utgard.

Bring forth the feaasting horn

From which the Charioteer will drink

I know you can drain this horn i n

Three drinks and no more

Should you fail, I shall not doubt that

You will fare well in other feats.

I cannot lift your cat,

Though I try with all my might

I cannot wrestle your old nurse

So steadfast is her stance

In truth, I am the forest giant

You struck mountains with your blows

Wildfire burned and mind did run

Thus came defeat to your friends

Though you drunk you did not see

The ocean unending

The Serpent you lifted high

And old age you did fight well