THE GENEROUS ENEMY
Magnus Barfod, in the year 1102, undertook the general conquest of the kingdoms of Ireland, is said on the eve of his death received this greeting Muirchertach king in Dublin :
That in your army military gold and storm Magnus Barfod.
That morning, in the fields of my kingdom, be happy your battle. May your hands
king terrible weave the fabric of the sword. What are food
red swan who oppose your sword.
glory That fills you your many gods, who fills you with blood.
May you be victorious at dawn, the king who tread Ireland. That
your many days none shine as tomorrow.
Because that day will be the last. I swear, King Magnus.
Because before you clear light, and I'll beat you blot, Magnus Barfod. Del
Anhang zur Heimskringla (1893), H. Gering
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