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glad the eagles. The ship sailed in a sea of blood. Wounds resounded on all sides.

The feet of the warriors failed at the discharge of arrows. There Eric acquired deathless renown.

I shall proceed if the warriors will listen: I have heard of all their glorious renown. The wounds boiled at the king’s attack. The swords were broken against the azure shields.

The broken harness gave a crash: the helmets flashed out fire. Sharp was the sword: it was a bloody destroyer. I know that many warriors