So Athisl, when he saw the necklace that he had given to Rolf left among the other golden ornaments, gazed fixedly upon the dearest treasure of his avarice, and, in order to pick up the plunder, glued his knees to the earth and deigned to stoop his royalty unto greed.

Rolf, seeing him lie abjectly on his face in order to gather up the money, smiled at the sight of a man prostrated by his own gifts, just as if he were seeking covetously to regain what he had craftily yielded up.

The Swedes were content with their booty, and Rolf quickly retired to his ships, and managed to escape by rowing violently.
Now they relate that Rolf used with ready generosity to grant at the first entreaty whatsoever he was begged to bestow, and never put off the request till the second time of asking.

For he preferred to forestall repeated supplication by speedy liberality, rather than mar his kindness by delay.

This habit brought him a great concourse of champions; valour having commonly either rewards for its food or glory for its spur.
At this time, a certain Agnar, son of Ingild, being about to wed Rute, the sister of Rolf, celebrated his bridal with a great banquet.