I tell you that, having once seen it, I want it more than anything in all the world." "Did you hear what Freydisa said ?" I asked.

"That he who wrought this sacrilege would bring upon himself evil and death ?" "Yes, I heard; but it is folly, for who need fear dead bones?
As for the shape you saw, why, it is strengthless for good or ill, a shadow drawn from what has been by the magic moon, or perchance by Freydisa's witchery.

Olaf, Olaf, get me that necklace or I will never kiss you more." "That means you will not marry me, Iduna ?" "That means I will only marry the man who gives me that necklace.

If you fear the deed, perhaps there are some others by whom it might be tried." Now when I heard these words a sudden rage seized me.

Was I to be taunted thus by the fair woman whom I loved?
"Fear is an ill word to use to me," I said sternly.