between them and stayed the fight.

Then said Cormac, "This is a mean victory that Bersi has gained;
it is only from my bad luck; and yet we must part."

He flung down his sword, and it met Bersi's target. A shard was
broken out of Skofnung, and fire flew out of Thorveig's gift.

Bersi asked the money for release, Cormac said it would be paid;
and so they parted.


CHAPTER ELEVEN
The Songs That Were Made About The Fight.

Steinar was the name of a man who was the son of Onund the Seer,
and brother of Dalla, Cormac's mother. He was an unpeaceful man,
and lived at Ellidi.

Thither rode Cormac from the holme, to see his kinsman, and told
him of the fight, at which he was but ill pleased. Cormac said
he meant to leave the country, -- "And I want thee to take the
money to Bersi."

"Thou art no bold man," said Steinar, "but the money shall be
paid if need be."

Cormac was there some nights; his hand swelled much, for it was
not dressed.