He says that Olaf Red-Sword must be surrendered with the Empress.

We answered that in this case soon there would be no Empress to surrender except one ready for burial.

He replied that was as God might decree; either both must be surrendered or both be held." "Do you know why the dog said that ?" whispered Irene to me.

"It was because those Northmen have let slip the offer I made to you but now, and he is jealous of you, and fears you may take his power.

Well, if I live, one day he shall pay for this who cares so little for my life." So she spoke, but I made no answer.