This illustration shows Astrid escaping with all the valuables she could manage. Astrid Olofsdotter of Sweden (wife of Olaf II of Norway) was described as beautiful, articulate and generous, and well-liked by others. She was the mother of Wulfhild of Norway (1020–1070), who married Ordulf, Duke of Saxony, and the stepmother of King Magnus the Good. This illustration by Gordon Browne dates to 1913.

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