"I fear I bring you sorrow, father," said Olvir. "A house divided against itself cannot stand."
"The Son of Mary spoke truth. Yet be at peace. It is not you who bring contention to my House. Kasim Ibn Yusuf is a man of unruly spirit. He has long been a thorn in my flesh. Your coming has rejoiced my soul."
"Allah grant it may never be otherwise!" responded Olvir.
"Amin--amin!" said Al Arabi; and motioning Olvir to resume his seat, he added: "Now, my son, tell me fully of your mother and of your fearful uprearing by El Jinni in the tomb."
CHAPTER VIII
Unwound from arm winding-rings
Of Kaiser gold wrought--
LAY OF HILDEBRAND.
The seed of gold
Sowed the swan-bright woman,