bear in all Jutland in Raud's hut. And it is naught but two
strangers. What is the trouble with them?"

"Look at yon man's hand," said Ingvar.

I held out my hand, and Hubba looked at the rings, whereupon his
face lit up as Halfden's had lighted, and he said:

"News of our father and brother! That is well; tell us, friend, all
that you know."

"Stay," said Ingvar; "I took yon man from the boat we made for our
father; he was half dead therein, and his wrists have the marks of
cords on them; also when he heard my name he began to cry for
mercy, and I like it not."

"This friend of our folk will tell us all," said Hubba.

"Aye," said I, "I will tell you, Jarls. But I would speak to you
alone."

"Tell me," said Ingvar shortly; "came my father to your shores in
yon boat alive?"

"Aye," I answered.

"And he died thereafter?"

"He died, Jarl," I said; and I said it sadly.