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But no warrior.

Nay—that thou must not say.

How couldst thou send him from thee

Would that I had not! [In an undertone.] But thou knowest, Sigurd, he who loves overmuch, takes not always the manliest part. [Aloud.] I had few men in my house, and none could be sure of his life when it was known that Örnulf lay in the cove with a ship of war.

One thing I know that ought first to be made safe, life afterwards.

And that is?

Honour and fame among men.

Hiördis!

It shall not be said of Gunnar that he has tainted his honour by doing this.

[Sternly.] No one shall make strife between me and Örnulf's kinsfolk!