I would now that I had not let him go, for I am lonely." Then I knew why the fierce old earl unbent to speak thus to me, and I spoke only of honour to be gained in the service of so great a king as Cnut.
Thereafter the time went very heavily for me.

The great Danish fleet left the Severn on the day when Godwine would have come to them, and then Eadmund must gather another levy, and prepare for some fresh landing.

And before that was done I was free again, and I could join him with a light heart.

The earl gave me a good horse when I rode away, and parted with me very kindly for Godwine's sake, he said, and his own liking for me also.
"I shall look for you at Pevensea yet.

Come to me when things go ill with you, and you shall be welcome." I knew not if ever I should see Sussex again.