Cormac said that Bersi had betrayed him in carrying off Steingerd, "But now we would take the lady with us, and make him amends for his honour." To this said Thord Arndisarson, "We will offer terms to Cormac, but the lady is in Bersi's hands." "There is no hope that Steingerd will go with you," said Bersi; "but I offer my sister to Cormac in marriage, and I reckon he will be well wedded if take Helga." "This is a good offer," said Thorgils; "let us think of it, brother." But Cormac started back like a restive horse..