Insinuations
Hallfred (skald of Olaf Trygvesson around the 10th c.):
This sword of swords is my reward.
For him who knows how to wield a sword,
And with his sword to serve his lord,
Yet wants a sword - his lot is hard.
I would I had my good lord's leave
For this good sword a sheath to choose:
I'm worth three swords where men swords use,
But for the sword-sheath now I grieve.
