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 counsel must be good; yet will we not talk now of that matter. But one promise I will make: each of my men shall inherit the weapons and harness, and gold and silver, of whichever one of the enemy he slays; and each man shall succeed to the dignities of him he lays low. He who slays a baron shall himself be a baron; he who slays a thane, shall receive his thaneship; and all they who already hold such dignities and offices, shall be rewarded after other kingly sort.

[Spring up in wild delight.] Hail, hail, King Skule! Lead us against the Birchlegs!

Now are you sure to conquer in all battles.

I claim Dagfinn the Peasant for myself; he owns a good sword that I have long hankered after.

I will have Bård Torsteinsson's hauberk; it saved his life at Låka, for it withstands both cut and thrust.

Nay, but let me have it; 'twill fit me better; you shall have five golden marks in exchange.

Where will you find five golden marks, Skald?

I will take them from Gregorius Jonsson when we come northward.