I minded that when Dalfin had offered ransom for both of us how Asbiorn had said that the Irish shore was not open to him.

Then, when he was thus pent up by us, Heidrek had tried to cut his way to the camp and take Myrkiartan prisoner, that he might hold him as hostage for safe departure.

It was a mad attempt, but at least had some meaning in it which we could not understand at the time.

Moreover, had it not been for the men who came up with Dalfin it had been done.
Now Hakon made no delay.

Thoralf and as strong a crew as could be spared took charge of the Danish ship, and together the two vessels cautiously made their way down the long reach and past the place where Heidrek's other ship was still burning.