The first edition of this book is dated 1869. The edition used is dated 1913. The publisher was Blackie & Son, Ltd. The number of pages is 262.

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Contents

Chapter I.
In Which the Tale Begins Somewhat Furiously.

Chapter II.
Introduces, among others, the Hero and Heroine, and opens up a View of Norse Life in the Olden Time.

Chapter III.
Shows how Chief Friends may become Foes, And Cross-Purposes may Produce Cross Consequences, involving Worry and Confusion.

Chapter IV.
Describes Warlike Preparations, and a Norse Hall in the Olden Time—Tells also of a Surprise.

Chapter V.
The Viking Raid—Alric’s Adventure with the Dane—Erling’s Cutter, and the Battle in the Pass.

Chapter VI.
Evening in the Hall—The Scald tells of Gundalf’s Wooing—The Feast Interrupted and the War Clouds Thicken.

Chapter VII.
The Tale Returns to the Springs—Describes a Great Land Fight, and Tells of a Peculiar Style of Extending Mercy to the Vanquished.

Chapter VIII.
Tells of Discussions and Exciting Deeds at Ulfstede.

Chapter IX.
Shows how the Ancient Sea-Kings transacted National Business.

Chapter X.
Proves that the Best of Friends may quarrel about nothing, and that War has two Aspects.

Chapter XI.
Describes our Hero’s Interview with Jarl Rongvold and King Harald Haarfager.

Chapter XII.
Describes a Terrific and Unequal Combat.

Chapter XIII.
Shows that Eloquence does not always flow when it is expected, and that Glumm begins a New Course of Action.

Chapter XIV.
In which Alric boasts a little, discovers Secrets, confesses a little, and distinguishes himself greatly.

Chapter XV.
Treats of Ancient Diplomacy among the Norsemen, and shows how our Hero turns the Tables on a would-be Assassin.

Chapter XVI.
Relates to such Elementary Matters as the A B C, and touches on Love-making in the Olden Time.

Chapter XVII.
In which Glumm takes to hunting on the Mountains for Consolation, and finds it unexpectedly, while Alric proves himself a Hero.

Chapter XVIII.
Shows what some of the Men of Old could do in Cold Blood, and treats of Heathen Festivities at Harald’s Court, mingled with Plot and Counter Plot.

Chapter XIX.
Tells something of the Doings of Solve Klofe and Others, and treats of a few of the Marvellous Adventures of Guttorm Stoutheart.

Chapter XX.
In which the Sky again becomes Overcast—The War-token is sent out—Alric gets a Surprise, and a Berserk catches a Tartar.

Chapter XXI.
Glumm gains a Great Private Victory—The Dalesmen assemble to fight for Freedom—The Foe appears, and the Signal of Battle is sounded.

Chapter XXII.
Describes a Great Sea Fight and its Consequences.

Chapter XXIII.
The End of an Old Sea-King.

Chapter XXIV.
Hopes and Fears—The Burning of Haldorstede, and Escape of the Family.

Chapter XXV.
In which is Described a Desperate Attempt at Rescue, a Bold Leap for Freedom, and a Triumphant Escape.

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