And next, that it were better that I should think of no maiden at all, at this time.
Which last seemed wisest, and so I grew discontented, and went down to the boat and bade the men take my arms and few belongings to Earl Wulfnoth's house.
When I came there the steward knew me, and made me very welcome.
The earl was at Pevensea or Shoreham, but Godwine was in and out of the haven, and would be here ere long.

So they told me, and set a good meal before me.

And when I had eaten I lay down on a settle and slept the long sleep that comes to one wearied in mind and body alike.

If the house had burnt over my head I should not have waked, for others watched now, and I had no need to wake for aught.
A man knows those things in his sleep, I verily believe.

One ill dream I had, and that was of Bertric's unlucky kitten, which seemed to be the queen in some uncanny way.