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In the meantime , Snorro had entered Torr 's , and asked for Jan. . He would take no excuse , and no promises , and his white , stern face , and silent way of sitting apart , with his head in his hands , was soon felt to be a very uncomfortable influence . Jan rose moodily , and went away with him ; too cross , until they reached the store , to ask , `` Why did thou come and spoil my pleasure , Snorro ? '' `` Neil Bork sails for Vool at the midnight tide . Thou told me thou must send a letter by him to thy cousin Magnus . '' `` That is so . Since Peter will do nothing , I must seek help of Magnus .