Thorgils held his brother's shield, and Thord Arndisarson that of Bersi.

Bersi struck the first blow, and cleft Cormac's shield; Cormac struck at Bersi to the like peril.

Each of them cut up and spoilt three shields of the other's.

Then it was Cormac's turn.

He struck at Bersi, who parried with Whitting.