ENDNOTES:

(1) "Shieldburg," that is, a ring of men holding their shields

locked together.

(2) "Thy dog," etc. Meaning that he would go a third time on a

pilgrimage to Rome if St. Peter helped him out of this

strait.

(3) "Helmgnawer," the sword that bites helmets.

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