thured’s lover. 
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gregated from the adjacent country. Thither came 
also Bjorn’s old love, the Lady of Froda; “ and 
Bjorn went np and spoke to her, and it was thought 
likely their talk would last long, since they for such 
a length of time had not seen each other.” But to 
this renewal of old acquaintance both the lady’s hus¬ 
band and her brother very much objected; and “it 
seemed to Snorre that it would be a good plan to kill 
Bjorn.” So, about the time of hay-making, off he rides, 
with some retainers, to his victim’s home, having care¬ 
fully instructed one of them how to deal the first blow. 
Bjorn was in the home-field (tun), mending his sledge, 
when the cavalcade appeared in sight; and, guessing 
what motive had inspired the visit, went straight up to 
Snorre, who rode in front “in a blue cloak,” and held 
the knife with which he had been working in such 
a position as to be able to stab the Pontiff to the heart, 
should his followers attempt to lift their hands against 
himself. Comprehending the position of affairs, Snorre’s 
friends kept quiet. “Bjorn then asked the news.” 
Snorre confesses that he had intended to kill him; but 
adds, “ Thou tookest such a lucky grip of me at our 
meeting, that thou must have peace this time, however 
