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But he could not see the cave, because of the overhanging brow of the rock. Now we will do this: thou and I, and the carle alone no more, for I do not wish that our search should be noised abroad to-morrow at the dawn we will ride away for Mosfell, and, passing under Hecla, come round the mountain and see if this path may still be scaled.
Now I tell thee this: either thou shalt go up against Eric and clear thyself by blows, or I leave thee; and methinks there are others among this company who will do the same, for we have no wish to be partners with murderers and their wickedness." "Ay, a good word!" said many who stood by. "Let Gizur go up with us to Mosfell, and there stand face to face with Eric and clear himself by blows."
"I am weary of sitting here, indeed; but I am yet more weary of bringing men to their death. I will shed no more blood, unless it is to save my own head. When the people of Gizur came to seek me on Mosfell, they shall find me here; but I will not go to them." "Thy heart is out of thee, lord," said Skallagrim; "thou wast not wont to speak thus."
She strained her eyes towards Mosfell to catch the light gleaming on Eric's golden helm, and presently it gleamed indeed, white not red. "See," said Swanhild at her side, "Eric comes!" "Not Eric, but his thrall," answered Gudruda, "to tell us that Eric is sped." They waited in silence while Jon galloped towards them. "What news of Brighteyes?" cried Swanhild.
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