Summary

Hengest’s burg is a half day away from the new Ullasfjord settlement. In the burg, he sees a dark haired woman sitting in front of a cabin watching over a young toddler. He is stunned when he sees she is wearing an emerald ring – it is his father’s ring! Flavia stands and calls his name. They had told her he was dead. He tells her about being taken by the Jutes. The child is hers; his father is the yellow-haired man who carried her off.

Flavia cautions him not to be seen talking to her. He must plan his escape. He killed Wiermund’s brother and they will seek vengeance. There will be a great feast in two nights at Hengest’s Mead Hall. Vortigern will be there. Everyone will drink too much and it will give him a chance to...