That is of no account, for there are two score of our folk supping there." "Well, then," I said, "we will surround the hall and walk in quietly and call on Arnkel to surrender.

If he does not, we must make him do so; but first Gerda's tale shall be told of him." Then Gerda said: "Let me go into the hall first and speak with Arnkel face to face.

I have no fear of him, and I think that my folk will stand by me." Just for a moment we doubted if that was safe for her, but Gorm the Steward had the last word.
"Let it be so," he said.

"Gerda shall call to her men, and they will not hang back.

Then Arnkel must needs give in.