"I have lived but in the constant thought of war, until I must needs be quiet here.

But for this, I should still have forgotten her." "That is true; but you must remember her now," she said, looking quaintly at me.
"I will remember, lady," I answered, kissing her hand; and she smiled on me and was content.
Truly that one who teaches a man that he is worthy of trust is his best teacher of honour, and the name of the lady of Penhurst is ever dear to me.
So it came to pass that I had nought wherewith to blame myself in the days to come, and I taught myself to look on Sexberga as a pleasant friend only, though it was hard at first, to say the truth.

And I think that her talk of Hertha, and her jesting at my unknown bride, as she would call her, helped me, for it kept me mindful.
Then at last came a messenger from Wulfnoth to bid me ride to see him at Pevensea, and I went, wondering what new turn of things was on hand.

But when I reached the castle, I saw a ship that I knew lying in the haven--one of Olaf's own.

For Ottar the scald had come to seek me with the first sign of open weather, bringing also many gifts of Danish spoil for Relf and his household, and many words of thanks also.
So in two days' time I parted from Relf and his people, not without sorrow.