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The Danish History
Books I-IX

BOOK EIGHT
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Hetha, guarded by a retinue of very active men, brought an armed company to the war, the chiefs of whom were Grim and Grenzli; next to whom are named Geir the Livonian, Hame also and Hunger, Humbli and Biari, bravest of the princes.

These men often fought duels successfully, and won famous victories far and wide.
The maidens I have named, in fighting as well as courteous array, led their land-forces to the battle-field.

Thus the Danish army mustered company by company.

There were seven kings, equal in spirit but differing in allegiance, some defending Harald, and some Ring.

Moreover, the following went to the side of Harald: Homi and Hosathul (Eysothul ?), Him...., Hastin and Hythin (Hedin) the Slight, also Dahar (Dag), named Grenski, and Harald Olafsson also.


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