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In another instant the Jemtlander would have suffered for his temerity, had not Atli seized the angry Norseman's arm, exclaiming, "Peace, Helgi Sigvaldson! Wouldst thou strike my servant in mine own house? The man loves not Norsemen, yet has he saved thy foster-brother's life, and likely, too, those of Ketill and all his company." "Tell us, Atli," interposed Estein, "what he said on his return."
He had a reckless, merry look on his handsome face, and bore himself as though he was aware of his personal attractions. "And what is my fate, old man?" he asked, more as if he were in jest than in earnest. "Thy fate is naught to me, Helgi Sigvaldson," replied the seer; "yet I think thou wilt never be far from Estein." "That was easily answered," said Helgi with a laugh.
This serves but to while away a long night." "Norsemen should not read the stars," said Helgi. "These things are for Finns and Lapps, and the poor peoples who fear us." "I wished to know what Odin thought of Helgi Sigvaldson," said Estein with a smile. Helgi laughed lightly as he answered, "I know what Odin thinks of you, Estein a foolish man and fey."
"The gods have bidden me cross the seas," replied Estein, "and they will steer my ship, whatever haven I choose." "Go, then," said Helgi, "and while that shrewd counsellor whom men call Helgi Sigvaldson sails with you, at least you will not lack sage advice." Estein laughed. They were silent for a time, and then Estein exclaimed, "We are well quit of that country of Jemtland!
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