Only the sword has the right to decide between us." Then Gotar attacked the fleet of the Danes; he was unsuccessful in the engagement, and slain.
Afterwards Roller received his realm from Frode as a gift; it stretched over seven provinces.

Erik likewise presented Roller with the province which Gotar had once bestowed upon him.

After these exploits Frode passed three years in complete and tranquil peace.
Meanwhile the King of the Huns, when he heard that his daughter had been put away, allied himself with Olmar, King of the Easterlings, and in two years equipped an armament against the Danes.

So Frode levied an army not only of native Danes, but also of Norwegians and Sclavs.

Erik, whom he had sent to spy out the array of the enemy, found Olmar, who had received the command of the fleet, not far from Russia; while the King of the Huns led the land forces.