THE VINLAND CHAMPIONS

His eyes showed fire, while his voice was deep.

THE VINLAND CHAMPIONS

BY OTTILIE A. LILJENCRANTZ

ILLUSTRATED BY THE KINNEYS

NEW YORK
D. APPLETON AND COMPANY
MCMIV


Copyright, 1904, by
D. APPLETON AND COMPANY

Published. September, 1904

CONTENTS

PAGE
PROLOGUE ix


PART FIRST

THE BROOD OF THE WIND-RAVEN

CHAPTER

I. Concerning Alrek of the Viking Camps 3

II. In which the Boys of the Wind-Raven consider the chances of finding a Skraelling 12

III. Relating how one was found on the Cape of the Crosses 21

IV. Wherein the Sword-Bearer is further reminded that he has broken the law 33

V. Through which the Storm-Giant blusters 42

VI. About the Strange Find on Keel Cape 52

VII. Concerning Thorfinn Karlsefne, the Lawman 66


PART SECOND

ALREK'S CHAMPIONS

VIII. At the Hall of the Vinland Champions 83

IX. About the Huntsman and the Boy who was drowned 94

X. Through which the Champions chase Vinland Elk 108

XI. Telling how Trade with the Skraellings came to a mysterious end 117

XII. In which the Champions feel their importance 134

XIII. Giving the Reason why the Skraellings fled 144

XIV. Showing how disgrace came upon Alrek the Chief 149


PART THIRD

THE HUNTSMAN'S PREY

XV. About the Fire-that-runs-on-the-waves 163

XVI. Proving that Alrek's empty hands were full of power 176

XVII. Showing how the Champions broke a thread in the Huntsman's net 188

XVIII. Concerning a grim bargain between the Lawman and Alrek 202

XIX. Relating the adventure with the Men of the Forest 213

XX. Showing how the Huntsman bagged his game 226

XXI. In which Alrek Sword-Bearer faces death 239


EPILOGUE 253

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

FACING PAGE

His eyes showed fire, while his voice was deep Frontispiece

Neither sound nor motion was on his blue lips 51

She ladled curds from her bowl into the gaping mouth