But there upon the ship my father compelled me.

It was his fancy that I should break with you and be wed to Steinar, who had become so great a lord and who pleased him better than you did, Olaf.

And, as for Steinar--why, have I not told you that he was mad for me ?" "Steinar's tale was otherwise, Iduna.

He said that you went first, and that he followed." "Were those his words, Olaf?
For, if so, how can I give the dead the lie, and one who died through me?
It seems unholy.

Yet in this matter Steinar had no reason left to him and, whether you believe me or no, I tell the truth.