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 from Olaf the Swedish king. Swend was one of the handsomest men ever seen. The earls Eric and Swend both allowed themselves to be baptized, and took up the true faith; but as long as they ruled in Norway they allowed every one to do as he pleased in holding by his Christianity. But, on the other hand, they held fast by the old laws, and all the old rights and customs of the land, and were excellent men and good rulers. Earl Eric had most to say of the two brothersin all matters of government.

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