I have ten men with me, but these would be but a small reinforcement.

As you say, your Saxons would be instantly known, and the Northmen have suffered so at their hands during the siege that the first party you met would set upon you." "I will take two only of your men," Edmund said.

"Choose me two who are not known by sight to Sweyn.

I wish one to be a subtle fellow, who will act as a spy for me; the other I should choose of commanding stature; and the air of a leader.

He will go with my party, and should we come upon Danes he will assume the place of leader, and can answer any questions.