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Why, no woman's eyes are more beautiful! Look at his skin, there where his kirtle is torn. Is it not fair? And he is skilled in many feats. My own son Rekoni is not more clever than he. He can run for half a day without being wearied. He can climb the highest pine tree in Rathsdale as he did last seed time to harry a bluejay's nest; and no seamew can swim more lightly on the water."
And before Sigurd could put out his hand to detain him Olaf had bounded up the rocks, and was soon lost to sight. On the next morning, as the red sun rose above the mist capped hills of Rathsdale, Olaf was at work among his master's swine, cleaning out the styes and filling them with new straw.
"I bought him from a bonder in Rathsdale, and the price I paid for him was two silver marks. It may be that he is some viking's son, I cannot tell. He is quick witted and very clever at all games, and that is why it pleases me to teach him many things." There was a look of doubt in Allogia's eyes, as though she knew that the steward was telling her but a half truth.
"Nay, he is no chattel of mine," said the merchant. "He is the thrall of goodman Reas, over in Rathsdale a morning's walk from here. If you would deal with him a guide will soon be got to take you over the hill." "Young flesh will keep," returned the warrior. "I will buy the lad next time we come to Esthonia."
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