I and our friend have spoken thereof, and it seems well that we do so." I suppose they had talked of this before, for she made no answer, but sat down wearily enough before the fire; and Osmund and I went out to the courtyard, for we were both restless.
Then Heregar came in on his white horse, and saw Osmund, and called to him, asking of the same business, for he had asked the jarl to speak about it as a friend.

So I went in again, and Thora sat by herself yet, looking up to see who came now.

I went and stood by her, staring into the fire, and feeling as if I wanted to go out again.

Restlessness was in the very air while we waited for the coming fight.
"King Ranald," she said, after a little silence, "I wonder if ever a maiden was in such sad doubt as I.I cannot wish that these dear ladies, who have made a friend of me, should see their folk beaten, and maybe slain; and cannot wish that my own kin should be beaten either.

It seems that in either way I must find heavy sorrow." That was true; but it was certain that her own people were the cause of all the trouble, though I could not say so.