On the way it said to him , ` Do you understand what your brothers , whom you saved from death , have done to you ? ' ` Yes ; but what am I to do ? ' asked Halfman . ` Take one of my scales , ' said the fish , ` and when you find yourself in danger , throw it in the fire . Then I will appear before you . ' ` Thank you , ' said Halfman , and went his way , while the fish swam back to its home . The country was strange to Halfman , and he wandered about without knowing where he was going , till he suddenly found the ogress standing before him . ` Ah , Halfman , have I got you at last ? You killed my daughters and helped your brothers to escape . What do you think I shall do with you ? ' ` Whatever you like ! ' said Halfman . ` Come into my house , then , ' said the ogress , and he followed her . ` Look here ! ' she called to her husband , ' I have got hold of Halfman . I am going to roast him , so be quick and make up the fire ! ' So the ogre brought wood , and heaped it up till the flames roared up the chimney . Then he turned to his wife and said : ` It is all ready , let us put him on ! ' ` What is the hurry , my good ogre ? ' asked Halfman .
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