Some were carrying round the ale jugs, and stood still to see us enter.
Asbiorn and his men left us even as the door opened, and went quickly to the rear of the hall.

I could see only one other door, and that opened behind the high seat, being meant for the ladies of the house, so that they could pass to the bower without going down the noisy hall.

It led to the open gallery round the building, whence it was but a step to the bower.
Very bright and pleasant it all was, with the light flashing red on the courtmen's arms on the walls behind them, and the glow of the two great pine-log fires on the gay dresses of the women.

And Arnkel himself, a big man with long, reddish hair and bristling beard, looked at his ease altogether, as he turned a laughing face to see the guests who came.
There was a little hush as we came out of the shadow of the great doorway, and everyone turned, of course, to see us.

Gerda was between Bertric and myself, and for the moment behind Gorm the Steward, who ushered us in with all ceremony.