But Swerting, though he was equally moved by the distress of his countrymen, said nothing about the ills of his land, and revolved a plan for freedom with a spirit yet more dogged than Hanef's.
Therefore, since the deed of Swerting was far from honourable, neither will it be called expedient; for it is nobler to attack openly him whom you mean to attack, and to exhibit hatred in the light of day, than to disguise a real wish to do harm under a spurious show of friendship.
Now the sons of Swerting, fearing that they would have to pay to Ingild the penalty of their father's crime, were fain to forestall his vengeance by a gift, and gave him their sister in marriage.
Arum was at his wits-end and then suddenly blurted out to Swerting that Egrelda looked exactly like Einar and was of a much higher social standing, a real Lady – take her instead, he begged.
Swerting approached Moradir and promised him great wealth, power, important titles and vast lands in Norg if he sailed just a little further along East Water to a patch of reeds where Wasp and his warships would be waiting.
Swerting returned to Green Towers, sealed the bargain with Arum to let Moradir through unhindered and left a chest crammed with precious stones by way of thanks.
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