We know not where she bides but it is not far hence, for we see her at times in the village, though not often." "How did she escape when the Danes came ?" "She and the lady Hertha took boat--it was but three days after you had gone.

All the men had fled as she bade them, but her brother came and helped her with the boat.

They went into the mere, and that was the last we saw of them." Now I remembered to have heard of Gunnhild's brother, but I had never seen him.
"Where does her brother live ?" I asked.
"I know not.

I have not seen him again," answered the man.
"Whence comes Dame Gunnhild into the village ?" I went on, thinking that I might learn somewhat in that way.
"Master," said Brand, "she comes at twilight, nor will she have anyone follow her.

Ill would it fare with the man who did so.