
In a bustling 13th‑century port, Sir Helmer and his loyal squire arrive on a storm‑tossed vessel, eyes fixed on a shadowy figure they believe to be the notorious outlaw Kaggé. The crowded quay teems with pepper‑selling apprentices, their identical garb and sharp tongues turning the search into a frantic game of mistaken identities. As the knights move through the market’s clamor, their frustration grows, and a simmering rivalry with the stern Rostocker adds a tense edge to every encounter.
Beyond the market’s chaos, a larger political storm gathers: a red‑hat envoy from Rome seeks to broker a fragile treaty between the king and a runaway bishop, while the captive Bishop Johan hangs in the balance. Helmer’s hunt for justice intertwines with these high‑stakes negotiations, forcing him to balance personal vengeance with the kingdom’s fragile peace. The stage is set for a clash of loyalties, intrigue, and the enduring question of whether law can truly tame the wild.
Full title
King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 3 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (272K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive
Release date
2011-07-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1789–1862
A major voice in 19th-century Danish literature, he wrote poems, plays, and historical novels that helped shape Romantic writing in Denmark. He is still especially remembered for his songs and hymn-like verses, many of which remained beloved long after his lifetime.
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