He presented Biorn with the lordship of Sweden for his conspicuous bravery and service.

Then for a little interval he rested from wars, and chanced to fall deeply in love with a certain woman.

In order to find some means of approaching and winning her the more readily, he courted her father (Esbern) by showing him the most obliging and attentive kindness.

He often invited him to banquets, and received him with lavish courtesy.

When he came, he paid him the respect of rising, and when he sat, he honoured him with a set next to himself.