Viking Song - Harald Foss: Stanford Bru - [English Translation]

Translation: “Listen Harald Sigurdsson, to the dreams-signs of brother Olaf.“ “Your mind bent on power; silence it now; or you will tread a foul path.“ Pay no heed to Jarl Toste, who goads us to fare for England.“ “Tord he had an eerie dream, ’tis by many as ill-omens deciphered.“ In Spring of 1066: A journey was appraised. Power-hungry King in Norway reigned, and bid the lands’ levies raised. One hundred-and-five and ninety ships; to the Jarl of Orkney, they sailed West, and Jarl Torfinn’s sons loaded one hundred more longships. They reached Jorvik town; and wails of battle were met. The Earl Muru-Kåre fell and Earl Valtjov - he fled. Harald and Toste rushed a-forth, but Earl Valtjov he to them swore, “The Knight’s of the King’s table you will meet at Stamford Bridge!“ Harald and Toste; the next day roamed; no armor worn, not any. Then, far off the sun did gleam on helmets and byrn