Erik and his men went on to the sea, then covered near with ice; and, thanks to the stability of their sandals, felled the enemy, whose footing was slippery and unsteady.

For Frode had decreed that no man should help either side if it wavered or were distressed.

Then he went back in triumph to the king.

So Gotwar, sorrowing at the destruction of her children who had miserably perished, and eager to avenge them, announced that it would please her to have a flyting with Erik, on condition that she should gage a heavy necklace and he his life; so that if he conquered he should win gold, but if he gave in, death.

Erik agreed to the contest, and the gage was deposited with Gunwar.