But your folk would pay no ransom, and it would seem foolish if I had let you go offhand.

Not but what your folk have not proved their wisdom, for they have got rid of us pretty cheaply.

Odin! how they swarmed on us!" "Ay," growled Thrond.

"I did not dream that so many men could be gathered in so few hours; but they fought anyhow, and it was only a matter of numbers.

Well, the place is good enough, and it is but a question of more ships next time." "Why did not you try an escape when we were all busy in the fight ?" asked Thorleif, turning to me.