TLV - 02 - The Road Of The Sea Horse - Plot & Excerpts
"No need to swear, my lord," he said. "I took the money. I am a poor man, and this Gudhbrand seemed rich, to judge from his well-lined belly; so I thought for once in my life I'd enjoy some honest eating and drinking.""Then know that a thief is hanged," said Harald.Thorolf whitened. "A man's life for a few coins?""A man's life for the safety of honest folk. However, since this seems to be your first crime, I will set mercy before justice and condemn you to exile.""My lord, I have a wife and children. Only I can keep the croft which feeds them ...""Let your kin look after them, or take them with you. Now be done, ere I change my mind," snapped Harald. Something about a man who stole by stealth prickled his flesh, he knew not why.Another man trod forth; Harald recognized him as one of Einar's stewards. "My lord," he said, "this Thorolf served long and well at my master's house ere he got his own small farm, and I know my master has ever been his friend. Our house will make restitution to Gudhbrand, and pay whatever fine you set, if you will pardon Thorolf.""So now Thambaskelfir is the brother of thieves!" growled Harald.
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