I have therefore let down a rope , by which you will be able to climb up ; and as the island is so large that you might not find Hermod 's dwelling-place so easily , I lay down this clew beside you . You need only hold the end of the thread , and the clew will run on before and show you the way . I also lay this belt beside you , to put on when you awaken ; it will keep you from growing faint with hunger . ' The woman now disappeared , and Hadvor woke , and saw that all her dream had been true . The rope hung down from the cliff , and the clew and belt lay beside her . The belt she put on , the rope enabled her to climb up the cliff , and the clew led her on till she came to the mouth of a cave , which was not very big . She went into the cave , and saw there a low couch , under which she crept and lay down . When evening came she heard the noise of footsteps outside , and became aware that the lion had come to the mouth of the cave , and shook itself there , after which she heard a man coming towards the couch . She was sure this was Hermod , because she heard him speaking to himself about his own condition , and calling to mind Hadvor and other things in the old days . Hadvor made no sign , but waited till he had fallen asleep , and then crept out and burned the lion 's skin , which he had left outside . Then she went back into the cave and wakened Hermod , and they had a most joyful meeting . In the morning they talked over their plans , and were most at a loss to know how to get out of the island . Hadvor told Hermod her dream , and said she suspected there was some one in the island who would be able to help them . Hermod said he knew of a Witch there , who was very ready to help anyone , and that the only plan was to go to her . So they went to the Witch 's cave , and found her there with her fifteen young sons , and asked her to help them to get to the mainland . ` There are other things easier than that , ' said she , ` for the Giant that was buried will be waiting for you , and will attack you on the way , as he has turned himself into a big whale . I shall lend you a boat , however , and if you meet the whale and think your lives are in danger , then you can name me by name . ' They thanked her greatly for her help and advice , and set out from the island , but on the way they saw a huge fish coming towards them , with great splashing and dashing of waves . They were sure of what it was , and thought they had as good reason as ever they would have to call on the Witch , and so they did . The next minute they saw coming after them another huge whale , followed by fifteen smaller ones .
All of these swam past the boat and went on to meet the XXXXX .
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