"The life of a thrall," said Ondott, "is very hard."
"Aye," said the man.
"Yet thy fellow went away," quoth Ondott.
"Aye," answered the thrall, "but he fled over the sea. No ship is now outward bound, nor is there anyone to hide me. Else might I also flee."
"Come to Einar," said Ondott. "There shalt thou be safe."
"If thou sayest true," answered the thrall, "then it shall be done."
"But thou must come," said Ondott, "in the way I shall name. Thus only shalt thou be of service to Einar; but thou shalt be well rewarded if thou showest thyself a man of courage."
"Who will not dare much for his freedom?" replied the thrall. "But is harm meant to Hiarandi?"
"That is not thine affair," quoth Ondott. Then for a time they spoke together, and certain matters were agreed upon between them.