And as to my going, seeing that tide waits for no man, if I do not get home shortly I shall lose the tide I want for a bit of a winter voyage I have on hand; wherefore I must go.

Farewell, and good luck to you.

This business has turned out well, after all, and a great man you will be in this land before long.

Don't forget us Norsemen when that comes about, and if ever you need a man at your back, send for me.

You might have a worse fence than my axe, and I have a liking for you; farewell again." I laughed and shook hands with him, and he swung himself into the saddle and rode away.
There was high feasting that night in the guest hall of Norton, as may be supposed.