. A child's book of warriors . 263. The Last Sea-Fight Ruthless as he was in spreading the true faith,no such king as Olaf had ever before been seen inNorway. The people loved him for his shiningmanliness. The most great-hearted, the blithest, themost impetuous of men was he; open-handed, anddelighting in splendour. They forgave his violencefor his justice, and his masterful spirit for his kindli-ness to the lowly. Of his skill and strength his sea-wolves never tiredof bragging; as swimmer, rock-climber, ski-man hehad no rival. He could split an arrow with an arrow,and cast two spears at a tim
. A child's book of warriors . 263. The Last Sea-Fight Ruthless as he was in spreading the true faith,no such king as Olaf had ever before been seen inNorway. The people loved him for his shiningmanliness. The most great-hearted, the blithest, themost impetuous of men was he; open-handed, anddelighting in splendour. They forgave his violencefor his justice, and his masterful spirit for his kindli-ness to the lowly. Of his skill and strength his sea-wolves never tiredof bragging; as swimmer, rock-climber, ski-man hehad no rival. He could split an arrow with an arrow,and cast two spears at a time, right hand and ship he saved by main force when thecable parted; and when Eindridi saw him walkon the oars over the water while the rowers wererowing, and keep three daggers at play in the air, Thine angels, he said, help thee to do this, andI cannot contend against them. 265 A Childs Book of Warriors Now when the king had slain Raud the Strong hebrought away Rauds dragon-ship with him. Largerit was by far than the
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