Sintram and his companions . us from the field before the eyes of Gabrielle \And with the swiftness of an arrow he flew towards himwith a wild shout. The combat was fierce, but not oflong duration. To the wondrous dexterity of his adver-sary, Sintram opposed his far superior size; and he dealtso fearful a blow on the horned helmet, that a stream ofblood rushed forth, the small man fell as if stunned, andafter some frightful convulsive movements, his limbs ap-peared to stiffen in death. 42 SINTRAM AND HIS COMPANIONS. His fall gave the signal for that of all Erics those who had not see
Sintram and his companions . us from the field before the eyes of Gabrielle \And with the swiftness of an arrow he flew towards himwith a wild shout. The combat was fierce, but not oflong duration. To the wondrous dexterity of his adver-sary, Sintram opposed his far superior size; and he dealtso fearful a blow on the horned helmet, that a stream ofblood rushed forth, the small man fell as if stunned, andafter some frightful convulsive movements, his limbs ap-peared to stiffen in death. 42 SINTRAM AND HIS COMPANIONS. His fall gave the signal for that of all Erics those who had not seen him fall, suddenly lost theircourage and eagerness for the battle, and retreated withuncertain steps, or ran in wild affright on the spears oftheir enemies. At the same time Montfaucon was dis-persing Jarl Erics cavalry, after a desperate conflict—hadhurled their chief from the saddle, and taken him prisonerwith his own hand. Biorn of the Fiery Eyes stood vic-torious in the middle of the field of battle. The day CHAPTER X. In sight of both armies, with glowing cheeks and looksof modest humility, Sintram was conducted by the bravebaron up the hill where Gabrielle stood in all the lustre of SINTRAM AND HIS COMPANIONS. 43 her beauty. Both warriors bent the knee before her, andFolko said, solemnly, Lady, this valiant youth of a noblerace has deserved the reward of this days victory. I prayyou let him receive it from your fair hand. Gabrielle bowed courteously, took off her scarf of blueand gold, and fastened to it a bright sword, which a pagebrought to her on a cushion of cloth of silver. She then,with a smile, presented the noble gift to Sintram, whowas bending forward to receive it, when suddenly Ga-brielle drew back, and turning to Folko, said, Noblebaron, should not he on whom I bestow a scarf and swordbe first admitted into the order of knighthood V3 Lightas a feather, Folko sprang up, and bowing low before hislady, gave the youth the accolade with solemn earnestn
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