human
Sigurd is stronger now that he is dead than when he lived. We felt that stroke even here.
gpt
So shall I lie some day in a grave mound. It is passing strange to think on. I would that if one comes to my side he may step gently as you, Ranald Vemundsson.
human
Else will that comer fare ill,
gpt
Maybe. I think none will win my sword from me.
human
You are a truth teller, Kolgrim the Tall, Harald said.
gpt
Now if you will leave Einar's service and come and be of my courtmen, I will speak to the jarl and make matters right with him, and it shall be worth your while.
human
I am no jarl's man now, King Harald; I belong to King Ranald here, and I will not leave him.
gpt
So, said Harald, knitting his brows suddenly,
human
Not so, King Harald, Kolgrim answered, with all respect;
gpt
I chose between the jarl and my king. If there is peace between you and the jarl, I suppose we are all your men.
human
Jarl Einar is well served when he has a king in his train.
gpt
Bid King Ranald to the feast tonight. He knows my words to Einar his foster father, and I have no more to say.
human
Let us get down to the ship, said Thord.
gpt
Here is trouble brewing, as I think.