The old goblin is a true-hearted, honest, old Norwegian graybeard; cheerful and straightforward. I knew him when we were young: he came here once with his elf wife, who has passed on. She was the daughter of the king of the chalk-hills at Moen. I look forward to seeing him again. His sons are ill-bred, forward lads, but perhaps they will become better as they grow older. Let me see that you know how to teach them good manners.” |








