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
[Pg vi]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 HUNT