Then the king asked him how far off was the advancing forest; and when he heard that it was near, he added that this prodigy boded his own death.

Hence the marsh where the shrubs were cut down was styled in common parlance Deadly Marsh.

Therefore, fearing the narrow passages, he left the town, and went to a level spot which was more open, there to meet the enemy in battle.

Sigar fought unsuccessfully, and was crushed and slain at the spot that is called in common speech Walbrunna, but in Latin the Spring of Corpses or Carnage.

Then Hakon used his conquest to cruel purpose, and followed up his good fortune so wickedly, that he lusted for an indiscriminate massacre, and thought no forbearance should be shown to rank or sex.