And during these long years you have done nothing to take back your daughter, Ulf Ulfsson?

-It has not been one day and not a night without my first and last thought was of her. But I’m not rich like you and do not have people like you, and I knew that the battle would be fierce. Far from here, I have a farm, where I collected in secret men and weapons and horses. We have barely here begrudged us clothes and food to gradually and with patience to arm the small crowd over there. That dear to you on the thing would have been wasted effort, but I made an alliance against you with the other farms. And just when the network was ready to be pulled together, well, then came the message that my daughter no longer existed. Even whimpers for my ears the pride and misunderstanding greeting, which she sent with her sister.

-And all the foregoing, you for me so openly and bluntly, Ulf Ulfsson! Your daughter can no longer take back, that’s certain, but think you not retaliate?

-When we heard of her death, my sons went to their ships and ravage now västerväg. Revenge, a neighbor, we need people to cater for. Retribution will just as surely as the snow in winter. Over her advise powers who are wiser and stronger than us.

-So we have not much more to say to each other, Ulf Ulfsson. Take it up the bow, or if you prefer the sword, so go in and retrieve it. No waiting for me in the evening at home, and I have plenty of time.

Ulf’s remained but to obey his call. He regained a glimpse of its former measured dignity.