Now therefore fetch a compass and come into the wood on the north-west of the houses and make your way to the Thing-stead of the Mid-mark.

For who knoweth but that to-morrow we may fall upon these thieves again?
Of this shall ye hear more when we may speak together and take counsel face to face; for we stay-at-homes know somewhat closely of the ways of these Romans.

Haste then! let not the grass grow over your feet! "'But to thee, Thiodolf, have I a word to say when we meet; for I wot that as now thou canst not hearken to my word.' Thus saith the Hall-Sun." "Wilt thou speak, War-duke ?" said Arinbiorn.

But Thiodolf shook his head.

Then said Arinbiorn; "Shall I speak for thee ?" and Thiodolf nodded yea.