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whose equal it will be difficult to find.” Grymer cast a look on the king, nor was the animosity between these two warriors yet extinguished. Hialmar’s death was still regretted, although an ample vengeance had been taken. At length Grymer thus bespake him.” The king, my father-in-law, hath lost his life; and thy son was become famous for his valour. Let our mutual losses be deemed equal; and let the death of Grunder atone and compensate for that of Eric. For thee, O king, accept at my hands both life and peace. Thou hast signalized thyself in combats: keep henceforth thy mighty ships, and thy Biarmian kingdom.” Every one was pleased with this noble and generous sentence of Grymer. The two Heroes entered into a strict and faithful alliance. The king, pleased to have preserved his life, immediately conducted his Aleet to Biarmland. The warriors laid up their arms in peace: the wounded were brought home to be healed: and hilly monuments were raised for the slain[1]. Grymer reigned, honoured by his subjects, and beloved by the fair partner of his bed. He was magnificent, eloquent and affable: and all the inhabitants of those countries celebrated his praises.
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