The wind was fierce and cold , and long was the voyage ; but , one spring day , they sailed into the harbour that lay beneath the castle of Iarlaid . The queen looked from her window and beheld him mounting the hill , with the twelve foster brothers behind him . Then she said to her husband : ` Manus has returned with his twelve foster brothers . Would that I could put an end to him and his murdering and his slaying . ' ` That were a great pity , ' answered Iarlaid . ` And it is not I that will do it . ' ` If you will not do it I will , ' said she . And she called the twelve foster brothers and made them vow fealty to herself . So Manus was left with no man , and sorrowful was he when he returned alone to Old Bergen . It was late when his foot touched the shore , and took the path towards the forest . On his way there met him a man in a red tunic . ` Is it you , Manus , come back again ? ' asked he . ` It is I , ' answered Manus ; ` alone have I returned from the land of Lochlann . ' The man eyed him silently for a moment , and then he said : ' I dreamed that you were girt with a sword and became king of Lochlann . ' But Manus answered : ' I have no sword and my bow is broken . ' ' I will give you a new sword if you will make me a promise , ' said the man once more . ` To be sure I will make it , if ever I am king , ' answered Manus . ` But speak , and tell me what promise I am to make . ' ' I was your grandfather 's armourer , ' replied the man , ` and I wish to be your armourer also . '
` That I will promise readily , ' said XXXXX ; and followed the man into his house , which was at a little distance .
Bergen Iarlaid Lochlann Manus armourer day end harbour left spring