What I had just spoken turned his thoughts afresh, and I was glad.
"Then you are a heathen; and this lady also ?" "We are Odin's folk," I answered.

"I suppose that is what you mean, father." "Yet I think now that I saw you once in the chapel." "You may do so again, father, if it is permitted by you.

I have heard naught but good words there." His eyes brightened, and he smiled at me.
"You know nothing of the faith then ?" he asked.
I shook my head.

I had heard never a word of it until I met my friends.
"We will teach you," he said eagerly.

"Sit here, my children, in this warm place, and let me tell you somewhat thereof.