Erling the Bold

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Contents

1. 01In Which the Tale Begins Somewhat Furiously.
2. 02Chapter Two.
3. 03Introduces, among others, the Hero and Heroine, and opens up a View of Norse Life in the Olden Time.
4. 04Chapter Three.
5. 05Shows how Chief Friends may become Foes, And Cross-Purposes may Produce Cross Consequences, involving Worry and Confusion.
6. 06Chapter Four.
7. 07Describes Warlike Preparations, and a Norse Hall in the Olden Time—Tells also of a Surprise.
8. 08Chapter Five.
9. 09The Viking Raid—Alric’s Adventure with the Dane—Erling’s Cutter, and the Battle in the Pass.
10. 10Chapter Six.
11. 11Evening in the Hall—The Scald tells of Gundalf’s Wooing—The Feast Interrupted and the War Clouds Thicken.
12. 12Chapter Seven.
13. 13The Tale Returns to the Springs—Describes a Great Land Fight, and Tells of a Peculiar Style of Extending Mercy to the Vanquished.
14. 14Chapter Eight.
15. 15Tells of Discussions and Exciting Deeds at Ulfstede.
16. 16Chapter Nine.
17. 17Shows how the Ancient Sea-Kings transacted National Business.
18. 18Chapter Ten.
19. 19Proves that the Best of Friends may quarrel about nothing, and that War has two Aspects.
20. 20Chapter Eleven.
21. 21Describes our Hero’s Interview with Jarl Rongvold and King Harald Haarfager.
22. 22Chapter Twelve.
23. 23Describes a Terrific and Unequal Combat.
24. 24Chapter Thirteen.
25. 25Shows that Eloquence does not always flow when it is expected, and that Glumm begins a New Course of Action.
26. 26Chapter Fourteen.
27. 27In which Alric boasts a little, discovers Secrets, confesses a little, and distinguishes himself greatly.
28. 28Chapter Fifteen.
29. 29Treats of Ancient Diplomacy among the Norsemen, and shows how our Hero turns the Tables on a would-be Assassin.
30. 30Chapter Sixteen.
31. 31Relates to such Elementary Matters as the A B C, and touches on Love-making in the Olden Time.
32. 32Chapter Seventeen.
33. 33In which Glumm takes to hunting on the Mountains for Consolation, and finds it unexpectedly, while Alric proves himself a Hero.
34. 34Chapter Eighteen.
35. 35Shows what some of the Men of Old could do in Cold Blood, and treats of Heathen Festivities at Harald’s Court, mingled with Plot and Counter Plot.
36. 36Chapter Nineteen.
37. 37Tells something of the Doings of Solve Klofe and Others, and treats of a few of the Marvellous Adventures of Guttorm Stoutheart.
38. 38Chapter Twenty.
39. 39In which the Sky again becomes Overcast—The War-token is sent out—Alric gets a Surprise, and a Berserk catches a Tartar.
40. 40Chapter Twenty One.
41. 41Glumm gains a Great Private Victory—The Dalesmen assemble to fight for Freedom—The Foe appears, and the Signal of Battle is sounded.
42. 42Chapter Twenty Two.
43. 43Describes a Great Sea Fight and its Consequences.
44. 44Chapter Twenty Three.
45. 45The End of an Old Sea-King.
46. 46Chapter Twenty Four.
47. 47Hopes and Fears—The Burning of Haldorstede, and Escape of the Family.
48. 48Chapter Twenty Five.
49. 49In which is Described a Desperate Attempt at Rescue, a Bold Leap for Freedom, and a Triumphant Escape.

About this edition

Author

R. M. Ballantyne

Language

English

Era

Modern (c. 1800–1945)

Reading level

Intermediate: some philosophy helps

Formats

EPUB, PDF

Length

343 pages

This edition

Modern Philosophers