He had been content to wait until presently to hear what the news was, until this came to his ears.
"What you feared," I answered.

"Heidrek treasure hunting." Dalfin turned to us now, and his face was troubled.
"Malcolm," he said, "you have heard all this.

It is a mere chance if Heidrek has not heard of the wreck by this time.

Now, it will be best for you to bring Gerda across here at once, and so let these men take you to a hiding in the hills.

I will come back swiftly with men and horses and take you thence.