Erling the Bold

Chapter One. - In Which the Tale Begins Somewhat Furiously.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter Eight. - Tells of Discussions and Exciting Deeds at Ulfstede.

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

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