In 988, Olaf Tryggvason sailed to England, because an assembly (thing) had been called by Queen Gyda, sister of Olaf Cuaran, King of Dublin. Gyda was a widow and searching for a new husband. A great many men had come, but Gyda singled out Olaf Tryggvason. They were to be married, but another man, Alfvine, took objection, and challenged Olaf and his men to the Scandinavian duel. Olaf and his men fought Alfvine's crew and won every battle, but did not kill any of them; instead, they bound them. Alfvine was told to leave the country and never come back again. Gyda and Olaf married.

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