witchgirl

Updated: May 14, 2025

Of all trials of strength that ever were put upon his might, Eric was wont to say, this lifting of Gudruda was the greatest; for she was no light woman, and there was little to stand on and almost nothing to cling to. Presently Brighteyes rose and peered at Gudruda through the gloom. She still swooned. Then he gazed about him but Swanhild, the witchgirl, was gone.

Henry Rider Haggard - Eric Brighteyes