BOOK THREE.
After Hiartuar, HOTHER, whom I mentioned above, the brother of Athisl, and also the fosterling of King Gewar, became sovereign of both realms.
It will be easier to relate his times if I begin with the beginning of his life.

For if the earlier years of his career are not doomed to silence, the latter ones can be more fully and fairly narrated.
When Helgi had slain Hodbrodd, his son Hother passed the length of his boyhood under the tutelage of King Gewar.

While a stripling, he excelled in strength of body all his foster-brethren and compeers.

Moreover, he was gifted with many accomplishments of mind.

He was very skilled in swimming and archery, and also with the gloves; and further was as nimble as such a youth could be, his training being equal to his strength.