And Sindre went out. Brok blew and blew. The same mean fly came again,
and bit him on the forehead. It bit so hard that the blood ran into
his eyes.
Brok put up his hand to brush away the fly.
Just then Sindre came back.
He took the hammer out of the fire.
[Illustration: THE DWARFS WITH THE GOLDEN PIG, THE RING AND THE
HAMMER.]
"There!" he said, "You have almost spoiled it. The handle is too
short, but it cannot be helped now."
* * * * *
hurried proud
came pocket
Brok hurried up to Asgard with his things.
All the gods came around to see. Then Loki came up to show his things.
He put the crown of gold on Sif's head and it began to grow like real
hair.
He gave the spear to Odin and said, "This spear will never miss its
mark."
[Illustration: SIF WITH THE GOLDEN CROWN]
Then he took out the ship. He said, "This is a wonderful ship. It will
sail on any sea, and yet you can fold it up and put it into your
pocket."
Loki felt very proud, for he thought his things were the best.
* * * * *
fold sail afraid
sorry each ring
shining faster gave
All the gods felt very sorry for little Brok. They thought Loki's
things were fine. They were afraid Brok's would not be so nice.
[Illustration: BROK SHOWS HIS THINGS TO THE GODS.]