The Heimskringla on Thorstein
Heimskringla > The Chronicle Of The Kings Of Norway > 3. Astrid'S Journey.
attestation: The bonde Thorstein at a nearby domain called Vidar gave them lodging and good care.
"they went to another domain close by that was called Vidar. Thorstein was the name of the bonde; and he gave them lodging, and took good care of them"
attestation: Thorstein's laborer warned him about Gunhild's pursuers, and Thorstein woke his guests and sent them away with a guide and provisions.
"Thorstein wakens his guests and orders them in an angry voice to go about their business; but as soon as they were out of the house upon the road, Thorstein tells them that Gunhild's messengers were at Bjorn's house"
attestation: Thorstein guided Astrid to a reed-covered islet in a lake where they hid from the pursuers.
"He conducted them through a forest to a lake, in which there was an islet overgrown with reeds. They waded out to the islet, and hid themselves among the reeds."
attestation: Gunhild's man Hakon forced Thorstein to guide them, but Thorstein deliberately led them in the wrong direction all day.
"Hakon made Thorstein go along with them, as he knew all the roads and hiding-places. Thorstein went with them; but when they were come into the woods, he led them right across the way Astrid had taken."