She wasabout to tell Lothar that she wanted to go back when he stopped before a wooden door at the endof the hall. Nervously, Alfred nodded. “According to witnesses, thewind also calms, birds and insects stop singing, and rivers refuse to flow. You don't think you can kid me, do you? 'Tain't worth my while, sweetheart.
He doubted that the extra warriors would be needed, for the scouts he had sent hereyesterday had reported that only two souls inhabited the cottage. After rocking back and forth they too settled down. “But surely we cannot feed so many,” Einar protested. “Please leave me now; I wish to be alone with my daughter.
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