We had walked too far, and had returned too late to find her, I said.

She pouted and said nothing, but I thought that her punishment had already begun.
Next day there were ships heading in for Pevensea, and I rode away to find out what I could, and forgot Eldred and his troubles.

For Olaf had come, and that was luck beyond what I could have looked for.
The ten great ships slid into the haven, and I was first on the strand to meet the king.

Wulfnoth and Godwine were riding inland, and doubtless were returning posthaste if they knew that ships had come.

But for a little while I had my kinsman to myself, and great was his wonder to find me in this place.
"I have thought that I should have to ransom you from Cnut's hand," he said, "for we have heard that Thorkel's men took the queen's ship.