CHAPTER XVIII

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THE ANCIENT SEA-KINGS.

Origin of the Danish invaders--Habits of the early Vikings-- Their warlike education--Picturesque description of their wild life--Their hatred of the Saxons--Description of their ships and warlike weapons--Arrangement of their plans to plunder-- Their vows on the golden bracelet--Power of their leader only acknowledged in battle--Their rude festivities p. 150

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