So much did he abhor the light of life in his longing to wipe out his shame.

So he mustered his army for battle, and openly declared war with one Simon, who was governor of Skaane under Gotar.

This war he pursued with stubborn rashness; he slew Simon, and ended his own life amid a great slaughter of his foes.

Yet his country could not be freed from the burden of the tribute.
Jarmerik, meantime, with his foster-brother of the same age as himself, Gunn, was living in prison, in charge of Ismar, the King of the Sclavs.
At last he was taken out and put to agriculture, doing the work of a peasant.

So actively did he manage this matter that he was transferred and made master of the royal slaves.