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 "A King is called Host-Arrayer because he divides his war-host into companies.

Leader, as Ottarr the Swarthy sang:


 * The Leader taketh
 * Odin's loved Wife,
 * The lordless land;
 * His a warrior's life.

Lord or Lording, as Arnórr sang:


 * The Lord of Hjaltland, highest
 * Of heroes, gained the victory
 * In every thunderous sword-clash:
 * The bard will extol his glory.

An earl is called Host-Duke, and a king also is so termed, forasmuch as he leads his host to battle. Thus sang Thjódólfr:


 * He who put to shame the Host-Duke
 * Thrust out the eyes of prisoners,&mdash;
 * He who speeds the sacrifices;
 * In song I chant his praises.

Signor, or Señor, as Sigvatr sang:


 * O Norway's gracious Signor,
 * Grant the wretched, as the happy,
 * May now enjoy thy wise laws;
 * Give greatly, hold thy word!

Munificent One, as Markús sang: