But Ingvar's face was black with rage, and not heeding Halfden, he shouted:
"Set the man before me."
No man stirred, for indeed I think that most of our crew knew not who was meant, and those near me would, as Halfden told me, say nought.
Then said Ingvar to Rorik: "Point the man to me."
Then Rorik pointed to me. So I stood forth of my own accord, not looking at him, but at Ingvar.
"So," said the jarl, harshly, "you dare to dishonour Thor?"
I answered boldly, feeling very strong in the matter.
"I dishonour no man's religion, Jarl, neither yours nor my own."
"You did no honour to the Asir," he said sternly.
"Thor and Odin are not the gods I worship," I answered.