In this way Wermund satisfied the dull amazement of Ket, and declared that he had set forth and expounded the true reasons of the king's safe escape.
After this Athisl fled back to Sweden, still wantonly bragging of the slaughter of Frowin, and constantly boasting the memory of his exploit with prolix recital of his deeds; not that he bore calmly the shame of his defeat, but that he might salve the wound of his recent flight by the honours of his ancient victory.

This naturally much angered Ket and Wig, and they swore a vow to unite in avenging their father.

Thinking that they could hardly accomplish this in open war, they took an equipment of lighter armament, and went to Sweden alone.

Then, entering a wood in which they had learnt by report that the king used to take his walks unaccompanied, they hid their weapons.

Then they talked long with Athisl, giving themselves out as deserters; and when he asked them what was their native country, they said they were men of Sleswik, and had left their land "for manslaughter".