Tyrker

It is not easy for me to answer your questions, for this morning is the first time I have seen the maiden; but she is awaiting you at the cross-roads with the old man she calls Tyrker, and -- "

The Thrall of Leif the Lucky 1893

Tyrker also loved Leif dearly, for he had known him since he was a child, and was indeed his foster father.

This Country of Ours: The Story of the United States Henrietta Elizabeth 1917

Then, as soon as it was day, Tyrker led his companions to the place where he had found the grapes.

This Country of Ours: The Story of the United States Henrietta Elizabeth 1917

At length, however, one day, when those who had gone abroad returned, one of their number was missing, and when the roll was called it was found that it was Tyrker the German who had strayed.

This Country of Ours: The Story of the United States Henrietta Elizabeth 1917

So he spoke sternly to his men, reproaching them for their carelessness in letting Tyrker separate from them, and taking twelve of his men with him he set out at once to search for his foster-father.

This Country of Ours: The Story of the United States Henrietta Elizabeth 1917

This was great news; and all the men were eager to go and see for themselves the vines which Tyrker had discovered.

This Country of Ours: The Story of the United States Henrietta Elizabeth 1917

Tyrker had a prominent forehead, restless eyes, small features, was diminutive in stature, and rather a sorry-looking individual withal, but was, nevertheless, a most capable handicraftsman.

The Voyages to Vinland 1909

They had proceeded but a short distance from the house, when they were met by Tyrker, whom they received most cordially.

The Voyages to Vinland 1909

IT was discovered one evening that one of their company was missing; and this proved to be Tyrker, the German.

The Voyages to Vinland 1909

” In the beginning Tyrker spoke for some time in German, rolling his eyes and grinning, and they could not understand him; but after a time he addressed them in the Northern tongue: “I did not go much further [than you], and yet I have something of novelty to relate.

The Voyages to Vinland 1909