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 260 CHRONICLE or THE SAGAXTV. In speech, as well as bloody deeds, The king all other men exceeds; And when he speaks we think that none Has said a word but he alone." King Ey stein was dark and dingy in complexion, of middle height, and a prudent able man ; but what deprived him of consideration and popularity with those under him were his avarice and narrowness. He was married to Ragna, a daughter of Nicolas Masa. King Inge was the handsomest among them in coun- tenance. He had yellow but rather thin hair, which Avas much curled. His stature was small ; and he had difficulty in walking alone, because he had one foot withered, and he had a hump both on his back and his breast. He was of cheerful conversation, and friendly towards his friends ; was generous, and al- lowed other chiefs to give him counsel in governing the country. He was popular, therefore, with the public ; and all this brought the kingdom and the mass of the people on his side. King Harald Gille's daughter Brigitta was first married to the Swedish king Inge Halsteinsson, and afterwards to Earl Karl of Gotland, and then to the Swedish kino; Maofnus. She and King Inge Haraldsson were cousins by the mother's side. At last Brigitta married Earl Birger Brose, and they had four sons; namely. Earl Phihp, Earl Canute, Folke, and Magnus. Their daughters were Ingigerd, who was married to the Swedish king Sa^rkver, and their son was King John ; a second daughter was called Christina, and a third Margaret. Harald Gille's second daughter was called Maria, who was married to Simun Skalp, a son of Halkel Huk ; and their son Avas called Nicolas. King Harald Gille's third daugliter Avas called Margaret, Avho was married to John Halkesson, a brother of Simun. Now many things occurred between the brothers which occasioned differences and disputes;