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`` No ; my knowledge goes no further . It may be good luck in great things , it may be only in small matters ; perhaps soon , perhaps a long time hence : I know not . '' Having ventured this very safe and indefinite prophecy , the old woman let her chin drop on her bosom , and recommenced the rocking to and fro which had been interrupted by the question ; while Alric laughed , and , taking up a three-pronged spear , said that , as he had been disappointed in going to see the fun at the Springs , he would console himself by going and sticking salmon at the foss -LSB- waterfall -RSB- . `` Wilt thou not wait for midday meal ? '' said Herfrida . `` No , mother ; this roll will suffice till night . '' `` And then thou wilt come home ravening , and have mara again . ''