That was the one to my right; for they went against the sun, which is an unlucky thing to do at any time.
Once we went round, and I saw the great dolmen and the gleam of sword Helmbiter beneath it.

Then it was across the fire, and again I passed it.

I could not choose my place, as it seemed, and suddenly with all my force I gripped the hand I held and around the hones of it together, so that no answering grip could come.

In a moment the man let go of his fellow with the other hand, and screamed aloud, and cast himself on the ground, staying the dance, so that those after him fell over us.

I let go, and swung round and smote my other holder across the face; and he too let go, and I was free, and in the uproar the dancers knew not what had happened.
Smiting and kicking, I got clear of them, and saw that the dolmen towered across the fire, and straightway I knew that through the smoke was the only way.