Therefore I will say that he will return ere long, but that my ways must be borne with until he comes." "Now I think that if you steer between those two sayings of yours you will do well," I answered.
"Ailwin's ways wrought in my manner, therefore.

I thank you, thane," the priest said.

"I am cloister bred, and know nought much of secular work.

Now, that is enough about myself.

This morning, very early, came Ailwin and asked for one to take his place, and I am a Dane of the old settlement, and so I came, as running less risk if Cnut returns, as they say he will.