I must choose those who will be able to pass best as Danes.

With so small a number I may traverse the country unobserved.
I will take with me two of Siegbert's men, who, when we get nigh to Sweyn's band, may join with him and tell me how things are going, and how Sweyn treats his captive.

If I find he is pushing matters to an extreme I must make some desperate effort to carry her off; but if, as is more probable, he trusts to time to break her resolution, I shall follow at a short distance." "Shall I go with you, Edmund ?" "I think it will be better not, Egbert.

Your beard would mark you as a Saxon at once." "But that I can cut off," Egbert said.

"It would be a sacrifice truly, but I would do it without hesitation." "Thanks, dear kinsman, but I think it would be of more purpose for you to remain in command of the Dragon.