Remember, jarl, that your life has been in Saxon hands, and that they have spared it, so come not hither to our shores again." "I purpose not doing so," the Northman replied.

"I have seen enough of stricken fields, and was returning to my own country to hang up my sword, content with the fame I have gained, until Woden called me to join his warriors and feast in his halls.

Since we may not meet there, young Saxon--for they say that you Christians look to a place where arms will be laid aside and the sound of feasting be unheard--I will say farewell.

For myself, I thank you not for my life, for I would rather have died as I have lived with my sword in my hand; but for my daughter's sake I thank you, for she is but young to be left unprotected in the world." A few minutes later, the Danish vessel continued on her way, and the Dragon again took her station on the look-out.

She was now deep in the water, and after picking up one or two more small prizes, Edmund and Egbert determined to return home.
It was probable that the Danes would soon take the alarm and despatch a fleet to attack them.