He is half as my vassal, and yet I solemnly forgave him in my own name and in that of my friends.

He was contrite, and yet no tear was in his eye, no gentle word on his lips.

He is only kept under by the power with which I am endued by having right on my side, and it is on that tenure that Biorn is my vassal.

I know not, lady, whether you can bear to see us together on these terms; if not, I will ask for hospitality in some other castle; there are none in Norway which would not receive us joyfully and honourably, and this wild autumnal storm may put off our voyage for many a day.

Only this I think, that if we depart directly and in such a manner, the heart of this savage man will break." "Where my noble lord remains, there I also remain joyfully under his protection," replied Gabrielle; and again her heart glowed with rapture at the greatness of her knight..