The multitude was confused in its places and ranks; but the king rode round it, and posted in the van all the smartest and most excellently-armed men, led by Ole, Regnald, and Wivil; then he massed the rest of the army on the two wings in a kind of curve.

Ung, with the sons of Alrek, and Trig, he ordered to protect the right wing, while the left was put under the command of Laesi.

Moreover, the wings and the masses were composed mainly of a close squadron of Kurlanders and of Esthonians.

Last stood the line of slingers.
Meantime the Danish fleet, favoured by kindly winds, sailed, without stopping, for twelve days, and came to the town (stead) of Kalmar.
The wind-blown sails covering the waters were a marvel; and the canvas stretched upon the yards blotted out the sight of the heavens.

For the fleet was augmented by the Sclavs and the Livonians and 7,000 Saxons.
But the Skanians, knowing the country, were appointed as guides and scouts to those who were going over the dry land.