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“He smiled at Stiorra. “I am the Jarl Sigtryggr Ivarson, and you are?” “Stiorra Uhtredsdottir,” she said. “And I took you to be a goddess,” he answered.”

Book:The Empty Throne

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The Empty Throne

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Bernard Cornwell

Bernard Cornwell, born on February 23, 1944, is a renowned British historical novelist. His works, set in medieval England, are particularly known for their vivid depiction of warfare and knightly life, enjoying great popularity among readers. more

“My father still has two eyes,” Stiorra said. “But not as beautiful as yours, my lady.” “Did you come to waste our time?” Stiorra asked. “Or did you wish to surrender?” “To you, my lady, I would surrender all I have, but my men? You can count?” “I can count.” “We outnumber you.”

Sigtryggr Stiorra

Book:The Empty Throne

Source: The Empty Throne

“Sigtryggr had been given an honorable place at the table, as had my daughter. “It was her fault,” Sigtryggr said, nodding toward Stiorra. I translated for Æthelflaed. “Why her fault?” she asked. “He saw her and was distracted,” I explained.”

Sigtryggr Stiorra

Book:The Empty Throne

Source: The Empty Throne

“He drew his seax instead and nodded to Sihtric who still guarded Brida. ‘Let her stand.’ Sihtric stepped away. Brida hesitated, then suddenly scrambled to her feet and lunged at Sigtryggr as if trying to snatch the seax from his hand, but he held her at arm’s length with contemptuous ease. ‘You would have blinded my daughter,’ he said bitterly. ‘I would have given her wisdom!’ Sigtryggr held her with his left hand and raised the seax with his right, but Stiorra intervened. She touched his right arm. ‘She’s mine,’ she said. Sigtryggr hesitated, then nodded. ‘She’s yours,’ he agreed. ‘Give her the sword,’ Stiorra said. She still held Wasp-Sting. ‘Give her the sword?’ Sigtryggr asked, frowning. ‘Give it to her,’ Stiorra commanded. ‘Let’s discover who the gods love. Uhtredsdottir or her.’ Sigtryggr held the seax hilt first to Brida. ‘Let’s see who the gods love,’ he agreed.”

Sigtryggr Stiorra

Book:Warriors of the Storm

Source: Warriors of the Storm