human
That was an unlucky speech of your comrade's just now. No man dares name himself king in Harald's presence--not even his own sons. It is the one thing that he will not bear.
gpt
So it seemed, said I;
human
That is not all, Thiodolf said.
gpt
It is in his mind that he has to guard yet against risings of men of the old families of the kings, and thinks you are likely to give him trouble. Maybe the portent of the blow that spread from Sigurd's tomb to us has seemed much to him. 'Here,' he says, 'is one who will gather masterless men to him in crowds because he wears Sigurd's sword and ring, and has gained with them the name of a hero. Already he has two of Einar's best men at his heels. Yet I like him well enough, and I have no fault to find with him, save that he puts a gold circle round his helm and is called king--as he would have been but for me. Go to him, therefore, and tell him to keep out of my way. I will not have two kings in Norway.'
human
Well, I said,
gpt
Maybe, said Thiodolf,
human
Ay, said Harek.
gpt
Harald is mild of mood now, because you made no secret of what men call you. Five years ago you would not have escaped hence at all.
human
Then, said I,
gpt
I will go. I think you are right. Vemund's son troubles Harald; and I laughed, and added,
human
I have to thank you for kindly counsel, scalds, as I think. Farewell. Tide serves at any time now, and I will get my men and be gone.
gpt
That is wise, they answered.
human
Einar must find some other messenger, if he comes not himself, after you return.