But that's not all; since that fray the other night we Northmen have found friends.

Have you heard of the Armenian legions, President, those who favour Constantine?
Well, kill Olaf Red-Sword, or kill me, Jodd, and you have to deal first with the Northmen and next with the Armenian legions.

Now here I am waiting to be taken by any who can pass this axe." At these words a great silence fell upon the Court.

Jodd glared about him, and, seeing that none ventured to draw near, stepped from the witness-place, advanced to where I was, gave me the full salute of ceremony, then marched away to the back of the Court, the crowd opening a path for him.
When he had gone the judges began to consult together, and, as I expected, very soon agreed upon their verdict.

The president said, or rather gabbled, "Prisoner, we find you guilty.