No. IV Vemuntr Raeist — Vemunt Carved — Professor Stephens
Vemuntr Raeist.
Wemund engraved (these Runes).—Professor Munch.
Vimundr Raeist.
Vemund carved (the Runes).—Professor Rafn.
No. V
F, U, Th, O, R, K, H, N, I, A, S, T, B, M, L, Y.
This is the Scandinavian Runic Futhork, or Alphabet. The form of the second letter is very rare, the last three are also very unusual, and may be considered as an indication that the building had been for a long period of time in the hands of many people. It was the custom to write the Alphabet wherever it was most likely to meet the eye, and a passing visitor, or treasure seeker, would have hardly taken so much trouble.—Professor Stephens.
F, U, Th, O, R, K, H, N, I, A, S, T, B, U, L, U.
The Runic Alphabet—Some of the letters here have been placed out of their proper order, owing probably to carelessness on the part of the writer. Time has also produced its effects upon the letters, the ǁ is clearly, and the long stroke in the third letter (th) is also accidental.—Professor Munch.
The common Runic Alphabet.—Professor Rafn.