"I have seen it once or twice before, and naught came thereof." "It is the ship of ghosts," said Dalfin.

"I have heard tell of it.
It comes from the blessed isles which holy Brendan sought." "Nay," said Gerda; "it is Aegir's ship, and it came for my grandsire." "Maybe," answered Dalfin.

"I ken not who Aegir is of whom you speak.

But the ship may indeed have come for Thorwald to take him to some land, like those isles, beyond our ken." "Aye, to Valhalla," said Gerda.

"Take me to my place now, for I am weary, and would be alone.