The ship which was seen on your coast is mine; I built it to attack the Northmen who harry our coasts.

I am here because, when in chase of four of your ships, a storm arose and blew us hither." "You speak boldly," the jarl said, "for one in the hands of his foes.
How old are you ?" "I am twenty-two," Edmund replied.
"The same age as you, Sweyn.

Stand side by side and let me compare you.
Ay," he went on, "he lacks nigh three inches of your height, but he is more than that bigger across the shoulders--a stalwart young champion, indeed, and does brave credit to his rearing.

These West Saxons have shown themselves worthy foemen, and handled us roughly last year, as this will testify," and he pointed to the scar of a sword-cut across his face.

"Doubtless this is the son of that Saxon earl who more than once last summer inflicted heavy losses upon us.