It happened that before Bjorn set out from home he asked Sigvat the
skald, who at that time was with King Olaf, to accompany him on his
journey. It was a journey for which people had no great inclination.
There was, however, great friendship between Bjorn and Sigvat. Then
Sigvat sang:--
"With the king's marshals all have I,
In days gone by,
Lived joyously,--
With all who on the king attend,
And knee before him humbly bend,
Bjorn, thou oft hast ta'en my part--
Pleaded with art,
And touched the heart.
Bjorn! brave stainer of the sword,
Thou art my friend--I trust thy word."