human
I have believed that all the Danes were as much one under Guthrum their king as are my folk under theirs. I cannot see the end of this war.
gpt
It will end when Alfred the king is strong enough always to have men in the field to face every leader that will fall on him, Harek said.
human
What King Ranald says is true. It is as if his own father had minded what Harald had sworn in the old days.
gpt
Wherefore Harald brought all Norway under him, that every man should mind what he said,
human
Here are more butts for Kolgrim, he said, laughing.
gpt
Now, King Ranald, I must go to my friends. But I have learned much. I think you must speak with the king before you go, and I will tell him all you have said.
human
Maybe we shall meet again, said I, taking his offered hand.
gpt
I think I would see Alfred; but he is over wise, from all accounts, to learn aught from me.
human
King Alfred says that wisdom comes little by little, and by learning from every one. I belong to the court, and so shall surely meet you if you do come to speak to him.
gpt
Godred {vi} men say it is, he answered, laughing;
human
Yonder goes a pleasant comrade enough,
gpt
Ay, the scald answered;
human
It is not likely. I think he is a bigger man and older, from all accounts, I said carelessly.
gpt
Moreover, he would not have put up with Kolgrim's jests as he did.
human
One knows not; but I thought he spoke of 'my folk' once. And he seemed to ask more than would a simple thane, and in a different way.