On to these rebels, soldiers!" Now, seeing what must come, I strove to speak, but Jodd shouted again, "Be silent, Olaf.

For this hour you are not our general; you are a prisoner whom it pleases us to rescue.

Ring him round, Northmen, ring him round.

Bring the Empress, too; she will serve as hostage." Now some of them drew behind us.

Then they began to advance, taking us along with them, and I, who was skilled in war, saw their purpose.