But I knew that he and Thord were the best of friends after those few days in the ship together, and that the rough old viking had given every man of the crew confidence.

Nevertheless he was apt to rage somewhat when things went in slovenly wise.
So Odda helped me through with Osmund's thanks, and I was glad.

I was glad also that the horns blew for the feast, so that no more could be said about the Wareham doings.
Now I sat close to King Alfred at the feast, and saw much of his ways with men.

I thought it plain that he had trouble at times in keeping back the pride and haughtiness which I had heard had been the fault in both Neot and himself, for now and then they showed plainly.

Then he made haste to make amends if one was hurt by what he had said in haste.