If my father hears that I am with you, he will be well content." "More than content, Wilfrid," said Ecgbert, smiling.

"We of the line of Ina know your folk of old.

Well, be it as you will, for, on my word, I am lonely; and I think, comrade, that if I had choice of one to stand by me, the choice would have fallen on you.
"There was little need, chief, for you to tell me that Wilfrid of Frome was steadfast.

We are old friends." "Bide so, then.

Friends are not easily made," answered Thorleif, laughing.