Summary

Svaalberd steps back, away from Astri and the knife. He says that he will marry her in the spring and that they will then share a bed. Astri says one of them will “go to hell first.” Svaalberd grabs her arm and Astri drops the knife. He says he won't allow her to sleep in the house after making her threats. He drags her to the storehouse, unlocks the door, and shoves her inside.

Once in the storehouse, Astri hears a hum. She goes up the storehouse stairs and finds a lot of food. She also discovers a young girl who is spinning. Astri asks for the girl's name, but the girl doesn't answer. She has an odd appearance and Astri can't tell if the girl is young or old. Astri compliments her on her fine spinning and...