Rejecting the worship of demons, he was zealous for that of God.

Lastly, he observed with the most scrupulous care whatever concerned the protection of religion.

But he began with more piety than success.

For Ragnar came up, outraged the holy rites he had brought in, outlawed the true faith, restored the false one to its old position, and bestowed on the ceremonies the same honour as before.

As for Harald, he deserted and cast in his lot with sacrilege.