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Updated: May 16, 2025
On the richly ornamented poop stood the King himself, surrounded by his bodyguard and chief men of the Court, including Jarl Rongvold and Thiodolph the scald. From the stem to the mid-hold was the forecastle, on which were stationed the King's berserkers, under Hake of Hadeland.
There was a great shout and clash of arms when this was said, and the King's face became crimson with rage, for he saw clearly that the feeling of the majority was against him. At this point Jarl Rongvold stood up and spoke in the bland tones of a man who wishes to throw oil on troubled waters.
Glumm replied with that expression of contempt which is usually styled turning up one's nose, and Erling laughed as he mounted his horse and rode off at the heels of the berserk. He had good reason to look grave, however, as he found out a few moments later. Just as they were about to enter the forest, a voice was heard shouting behind, and Jarl Rongvold was seen running after them.
When silence had been restored, Jarl Rongvold, who had whispered in the King's ear some earnest words, stood forth and said: "It is King Harald's will to give way to you in this matter for he does not wish to separate himself from your friendship." This brought the Thing to a close. Thereafter the two parties returned to their ships, intending to feast and pass the night in them.
"Thou hadst tougher work than thou countedst on, it would seem," he said to Hake; then, turning to Jarl Rongvold, with a laugh, "Methinks I would fain have this Erling the Bold and his friend Glumm the Gruff among my men-at-arms." "I fear, sire, that they will not be easily induced to enter thy service, for they are both Sea-kings, and independent spirits."
Although the young men observed all this they did not suffer their looks to betray idle curiosity, but rode on with stern countenances, looking, apparently, straight before them, until they reined up at the front door of the house. In a few minutes a stout handsome man with white hair came out and saluted Erling in a friendly way. This was Jarl Rongvold, who was distantly related to him.
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