Orkneyinga Saga Quotes

“Man broad-bearded oft is outlawed,
Many a one, for stealing sheep;
But in isles here I for felling
Mighty Harold’s youthful son:
Risk hangs o’er me, say the freemen,
From the king so courage-full,
Harold’s shield I’ve hewn a hole in,
None can call that dint in doubt.”
― Einarr Rognvaldarson

“Oft it is that bearded men
Are guilty deemed for taking sheep;
But my offence is that I slew
The young son of the Islands’ king.
Men may say that danger waits me
From the great king’s speedy vengeance;
But his wrath shall never daunt me,
In whose shield I’ve made a dint.”
― Einarr Rognvaldarson