Asbjorn then set out on his voyage, and about spring (A.D. 1023) got
home to his farm. After this exploit he was always called Asbjorn
Selsbane. Asbjorn had not been long at home before he and his relation
Thorer met and conversed together, and Thorer asked Asbjorn particularly
all about his journey, and about all the circumstances which had
happened on the course of it. Asbjorn told everything as it had taken
place.
Then said Thorer, "Thou thinkest that thou hast well rubbed out the
disgrace of having been plundered in last harvest."
"I think so," replies Asbjorn; "and what is thy opinion, cousin?"
"That I will soon tell thee," said Thorer. "Thy first expedition to the
south of the country was indeed very disgraceful, and that disgrace has
been redeemed; but this expedition is both a disgrace to thee and to thy
family, if it end in thy becoming the king's slave, and being put on
a footing with that worst of men, Thorer Sel. Show that thou art manly
enough to sit here on thy own property, and we thy relations shall so
support thee that thou wilt never more come into such trouble."
Asbjorn found this advice much to his mind; and before they parted it
was firmly, determined that Asbjorn should remain on his farm, and not
go back to the king or enter into his service. And he did so, and sat
quietly at home on his farm.