CCLXXXVII. The First Victim

Dag put his hand on her head to stroke her brown hair, sighing.

"Thank you very much" he answered, returning back to the horse and leaving both her and the other fishermen open-mouthed, not explaining why to such an important warrior, who wore such beautiful armor and carried magnificent weapons, cared for their opinion. 

Ellen continued to look at Dag, who looked back and then turned to the remaining soldiers on guard.

"Were there any other attacks? Have you seen any other enemy ships?" he inquired again, who was now the center of the scene.

The Shieldmaiden looked at Ellen, not knowing whether to answer Dag, totally ignoring his identity.