And he has proved himself a man in battle with the waters, as I know well.

Let him go with you, and be glad of him." "I am loath to take him from his folk to share my misfortunes." "That is naught," said Thorleif.

"Pay a trader who is going to England to tell other chapmen to pass the word to his folk where he is.

They will hear in a month or less." "Hearken to the chief, my prince," I said.

"That is easy, and it will be all I care for.