Do you remember that midsummer party we had, oh, it must be 30 years ago now. I suppose you don't remember...you were so tiny then! I thought of it tonight. Someone sang a song -- I don't remember what it's called -- but it sounded like the one that Eda-bard sang that night. So bright and joyful, you can't help dancing along! 

I hope your new year celebration was more joyful than mine. Tax-takers came to us and spoiled our night. It will be difficult for many people. I have some of the gold…