How the Short-Sword was the easier known when sought for by
reason of the notch in the blade. THORSTEIN Dromund was a mighty
man, and of the greatest account; and now he heard that
Thorbiorn Angle had got him gone from the land out to
Micklegarth; speedy were his doings thereon, he gave over his
lands into his kinsmen's hands, and betook himself to journeying
and to search for Angle; and ever he followed after whereas
Angle had gone afore, nor was Angle ware of his goings. So
Thorstein Dromund came out to Micklegarth a little after Angle,
and was fain above all things. to slay him, but neither knew the
other. Now had they will to be taken into the company of the
Varangians, and the matter went well as soon as the Varangians
knew that they were Northmen; and in those days was Michael
Katalak king over Micklegarth. Thorstein Dromund watched for
Angle, if in some wise be might know him, but won not the game
because of the many people there; and ever would he lie awake,
ill content with his lot, and thinking how