Thereafter Egil drank his share, and talked with others.
Presently the king caused to be borne in two chests;
two men bare each. Both were full of silver.
The king said:
'These chests, Egil, thou shalt have, and, if thou comest to Iceland,
shalt carry this money to thy father;
as payment for a son I send it to him:
but some of the money thou shalt divide among such kinsmen of thyself
and Thorolf as thou thinkest most honourable.
But thou shalt take here payment for a brother with me, land or chattels,
which thou wilt.
And if thou wilt abide with me long,
then will I give thee honour and dignity such as thyself mayst name.'
Egil took the money, and thanked the king for his gifts and friendly words.
Thenceforward Egil began to be cheerful;
and then he sang:

'In sorrow sadly drooping
Sank my brows close-knitted;
Then found I one who furrows
Of forehead could smooth.
Fierce-frowning cliffs that shaded
My face a king hath lifted
With gleam of golden armlet:
Gloom leaveth my eyes.'