About Marit I have often been in doubt, for she is like the wind's course; but I have now learned that notwithstanding this she has resisted Jon Hatlen's advances, at which her grandfather's wrath is sorely kindled.

She was happy when your offer came, and if she jested it was from joy, not from any harm.

She has endured much, and has done so in order to wait for him on whom her mind was fixed.

And now you will not have her, but cast her away as you would a naughty child.
This was what I wanted to tell you.

And this counsel I must add, that you should come to an understanding with her, for you can find enough else to be at variance with.