> Good luck to who gives; > a guest^["Guest or Gest: Odin"] has entered; > where should he find somewhere to sit? > <br> > Very jumpy's the one who by the blaze > must make a test of his luck. - Commonly thought that the 2 halves of the stanza are unrelated in context - joined together by the ravages of time?? - First Stanza - It is good luck to be generous, you never know whom your guest may be - It is best to have one's first thought go towards hospitality - It could be a commoner, a warrior, a king, a wanderer, it might even be Odin himself - Where will you sit your guest? - Placement often could be an insult or an honor - Wanderers entertained for the news of the world were often welcomed - Potential warnings of threat or danger, scorn them and you miss the boon of their warning - A close place next to the Jarl / Host would be appropriate to share the news of the day and to entertain one's guest - Second Stanza - The people who cling to safety and comfort in life - (the blaze, a nice calming, warm, comfortable fire) - Are quick to give in to nerves when confronted by tests of their luck - i.e. (risk, danger, opportunities, battle)