Johnston McCulley

Name: The Black Jarl — Chapter 8
Author: Johnston McCulley

The Black Jarl — Chapter 8 (1923)

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“The Black Jarl — Chapter 8”, published in 1923, is a work by Johnston McCulley. It explores elements such as Edvard Haakonsson, Harald and thralls.

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Johnston McCulley, The Black Jarl — Chapter 8 (1923)

“ Thralls were stretched around the great fires. Guards had been placed. Warriors laughed and jested and shouted. The clear voices of shield maidens came from tents in the distance. And the bright moonlight bathed it all.
Svend turned back into the tent. "Pass the word, Magnus, that the black jarl is not to be harmed," he commanded. "I want no man to pick a quarrel with him. If we accomplish what we wish, it must be when we raid the jarldom of Harald the Just." ”

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Johnston McCulley, The Black Jarl — Chapter 8 (1923)

“ Magnus smiled evilly. "I shall see to it that he falls," he said.
"'Twill be a fair day when he does. He has made a fool of you. He has become the favorite of Olaf in a single day. He has the heart of a woman. He fights for a thrall, and now makes a free man of him. He saves a maid from a dog. And that maid the daughter of Harald the Just! Far better would he have served our plans to have held his hand and let the crazed hound do its work. It would not have grieved me to see sorrow eating at Harald's heart."
Svend walked to the door of the pavilion and looked out over his camp. ”

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Johnston McCulley, The Black Jarl — Chapter 8 (1923)

“ Edvard Haakonsson stepped closer to her, looked down at her.
"Never before have I seen a maiden so fair," he said. "I give thanks that my ax went true to-day."
"And I give thanks to you because it did."
"Our houses have plighted their friendship this day, and it is a good omen."
"But there is not much trust," she said. "Edvard Haakonsson, you must beware! Do not stroll about my father's camp at night. There may come a thrust in the dark." ”

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Johnston McCulley, The Black Jarl — Chapter 8 (1923)

“ King Olaf gave the signal for the sports to begin, and Edvard Haakonsson, avoiding his uncle and Magnus and many of the others, walked about the grounds, peering into booths and pavilions and enjoying the sights, Eric the Dumb always at his heels.
Then there came a moment when Edvard turned and regarded Eric gravely.
"It is in my mind that you are of good blood," Edvard said. "I can tell it in your manner and bearing. Tragedy has touched your life, mayhap, but it is not necessary that it endure forever. ”

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Johnston McCulley, The Black Jarl — Chapter 8 (1923)

“ His sudden death at this time would mean trouble for us."
"Has the day come, then, when my jarl fears the Christian king?" Magnus asked, boldly and hotly. "Are you not almost as great as Olaf? Did you lead the men of Thor, you might yet be king in Olaf's stead."
Svend looked at him searchingly. "Perhaps I am growing cunning, Magnus," he replied. "There was a time when boldness and strength always won, but the day has arrived when a man must possess cunning also."
"But I do not understand," Magnus said. "You bend before Olaf. You strike hands in friendship with Harald the Just!" ”

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Johnston McCulley, The Black Jarl — Chapter 8 (1923)

“ It is necessary that we have thralls, yet would I rather have a man cling to me and serve me through love. What will be your actions if I set you free?"
Eric's dull face lighted and he struggled to speak. The words came slowly, but finally they came.
"Still would I serve you, master," he said. "To be free, and yet to serve you—that is enough. I do not wish to return to my own country—too many years have passed." ”

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Johnston McCulley, The Black Jarl — Chapter 8 (1923)

“ We go to Harald's, and before we leave we slay his men and women and thralls, and lay waste his estate. We can tell a tale afterward, of thralls starting the fighting, of warriors joining in. 'Twill not be too strong a tale, hence it will be believed. Harald, the greatest of the Christian jarls, will be gone and his men with him. Even if the king suspect, then, he will dare not strike. For his forces will be weakened. And if he does strike, then we of Odin and Thor finish him."
"And you will be king!" Magnus supplied in a whisper. "None has a better claim. ”

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