We are not over-manned." Nor were they.

The ship pulled five-and-thirty oars a side, but had no more than two men to each, instead of the full fighting number, which should be three--one to row, one to shield the rower, and one to fight or relieve.

King Athelstane had given Hakon these ships and sailing crews, but could not find Norsemen for him.

Those who were here had been picked up from the Norse towns in Ireland, where many men of note waited for his coming.

Eric, his half brother, was not loved in Norway.
Presently I learned that Hakon was steering westward thus in order to find that ship which we had seen when we were wrecked.