It was growing very dark, but still Leif dragged him onwards.

Then suddenly he fell forward on his face, and Biorn, as he stumbled over him found his hands wet with blood.
"I am for death," Leif whispered.

"Put your ear close, prince.

I am Leif the Outborn and I know the hidden things....

You are the heir of Thorwald Thorwaldson and you will not die....