Then Asbiorn said: "Better that I am not seen unless wanted.

I will go to the back of the hall and see that none get away thence.

What shall you do if all goes well ?" "Take Arnkel and send him back to Hakon in the ship," I answered.
"That is the only thing possible.

If he is foolish enough to fight--well, he must take his chance." Asbiorn nodded, and we went ashore, leaving that old courtman of mine, Sidroc, in charge of the ship and the dozen men left with her.

The folk of the place thronged round to see us pass up the town, and saw Gerda plainly for the first time.