sentences:  Whoever agreed was to offer Hel a ransom in exchange for Baldr's return to Asgard.Hermóðr agrees to this and set off with Sleipnir to Hel.Hermóðr rode Odin's horse Sleipnir for nine nights through deep and dark valleys to the Gjöll bridge covered with shining gold, the bridge being guarded by the maiden Móðguðr 'Battle-frenzy' or 'Battle-tired'.