202. OF KING OLAF.

When King Olaf had resolved on his return home, he made known his

intention to King Jarisleif and Queen Ingegerd. They dissuaded him

from this expedition, and said he should receive as much power in their

dominions as he thought desirable; but begged him not to put himself

within the reach of his enemies with so few men as he had. Then King

Olaf told them of his dream; adding, that he believed it to be God's

will and providence that it should be so. Now when they found he was

determined on travelling to Norway, they offered him all the assistance

to his journey that he would accept from them. The king thanked them

in many fine words for their good will; and said that he accepted

from them, with no ordinary pleasure, what might be necessary for his

undertaking.

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