When that is done there will be peace, for England or Denmark, or both, will be worn out.

It will not be long ere that is so, she says, and she is very wise.

Then come and find Hertha if you will.

But now there will be less trouble for both if you meet not." Then I grew impatient, for I hate concealments of any kind.
"Better break the betrothal at once, then," I said, "for if I must wait I cannot say that I may not meet with a maiden whom I shall love." "Then shall you let me know," said Ailwin coolly, "and it shall be broken.

Thus will be no sorrow to Hertha." "So be it," said I."But I think you are hard on me." "No so, my son," said the good man, "not so.