At the least, the other saying is true, that in the end comes judgment, and that there shall the sin and the atonement strive together; therefore for judgment prepare yourself.

And now depart, for I must talk with the king as to this matter of the onslaught of Hafela." "Then, that will be the signal for my death, for what king can forgive one who has plotted such treachery against him ?" said Hokosa.
"Fear not," answered Owen, "I will soften his heart.

Go you into the church and pray, for there you shall be less tempted; but before you go, swear to me that you will work no evil on yourself." "I swear it, Messenger, since now I desire to live, if only for awhile, seeing that death shuts every door." Then he went to the church and waited there.

An hour later he was summoned, and found the king seated with Owen.
"Man," said Nodwengo, "I am told by the Messenger here that you have knowledge of a plot which my brother the Prince Hafela has made to fall treacherously upon me and put me and my people to the spear.

How you come to be acquainted with the plot, and what part you have played in it, I will not now inquire, for so much have I promised to the Messenger.