Also he says that Ranald, son of Vemund, may need mail to keep his kingship withal, and so he has sent you a suit." "That is a hard saying," I answered; "is it insult ?" "Nay, but a broad hint only.

The gift is most goodly." "Well," said I, "it is plain that he will warn me from Norway.

I will leave you, good friend, to say for me what should be said.
Maybe if I sent a message it would go wrongly from my lips." Thiodolf laughed, and bade me farewell.

He paid no heed to Harek, who sat on the deck with his back to him.
Then Kolgrim whistled shrill to his men, and we began to move down to the harbour mouth.

I heard a sharp voice hurrying the men in the other ship; but they could not be ready in time to catch us.
When we were well out to sea, I asked Harek what all this was about.
"Your going has spoiled a plan that Eric, the king's son, had made.
He wanted your sword, and thought also that to rid himself now of Vemund's son might save him trouble when the crown came to him, as it will.