"We have heard naught.

We would that we had, for all men speak well of him, and it was hoped that he would be back rather than that this terrible half-brother of his should take the throne." "I know him," Bertric said.

"It were well for Norway if he did return.

Good warrior and good Christian he is, and that means good friend, moreover." "We must make for Dublin," I said.

"We must go to the Norse king, Sigtryg, who is there, and ask him for help.