Mornings in Spring: Or, Retrospections, Biographical, Critical, and Historical, Volume 2J. Murray, 1828 |
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Page 188
... Hacon , the Norwegian monarch , had been appointed by Hengist , during his absence , chief in command , holds a feast at Car- lisle ; and , whilst all is revelry and mirth , some singing to the lyre their country's fame , or boasting of ...
... Hacon , the Norwegian monarch , had been appointed by Hengist , during his absence , chief in command , holds a feast at Car- lisle ; and , whilst all is revelry and mirth , some singing to the lyre their country's fame , or boasting of ...
Page 195
... Hacon , jealous of his authority , refuses to acknow- ledge him as superior in command , and declares that he will march beneath no other banner than his own . Valdemar , anxious to preserve unanimity , yields up his claim , and admits ...
... Hacon , jealous of his authority , refuses to acknow- ledge him as superior in command , and declares that he will march beneath no other banner than his own . Valdemar , anxious to preserve unanimity , yields up his claim , and admits ...
Page 196
... Hacon , infuriated by the sight , advances instantly to at- tack them ; but Valdemar , well acquainted with the bravery and determination of the British war- riors , arrests his course , and advises postponing the engagement until the ...
... Hacon , infuriated by the sight , advances instantly to at- tack them ; but Valdemar , well acquainted with the bravery and determination of the British war- riors , arrests his course , and advises postponing the engagement until the ...
Page 197
... Danes and Saxons led on by Valdemar . The British and their allies commence the en- gagement by Fiacha's march against the division of Hacon , who , kindling at the view , rushes for- wards to the head of his warriors , and orders.
... Danes and Saxons led on by Valdemar . The British and their allies commence the en- gagement by Fiacha's march against the division of Hacon , who , kindling at the view , rushes for- wards to the head of his warriors , and orders.
Page 198
... Hacon and his son Sweno particularly distinguish themselves . The latter , a youth of great promise , brave and generous beyond his compeers , and the grace and pride of his country , seems deservedly a favourite with the poet , and his ...
... Hacon and his son Sweno particularly distinguish themselves . The latter , a youth of great promise , brave and generous beyond his compeers , and the grace and pride of his country , seems deservedly a favourite with the poet , and his ...
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