Now, farewell for a while, since you, who are still sick and weak, have talked enough.

Only before I go, as your friend and that of those with you, I will add one word.

If you would continue to look upon the sun, let none of you try to set foot in the forest upon the Holy Mount.
Wander where you will upon its southern slopes, but strive not to pass the wall of rock which rings the forest round." Then he rose, bowed gravely and departed, leaving me full of reflections.
Shortly afterwards Savage and Hans returned, bringing me some meat which the former had cooked in an admirable fashion.

I ate of it heartily, and just as they were carrying off the remains of the meal Ragnall himself arrived.

Our greeting was very warm, as might be expected in the case of two comrades who never thought to speak to each other again on this side of the grave.