Chapter 10Scene 2

Swegn with his earls and followers in flight. SWEGN Swift, swift into the higher snows, where Winter Eternal can alone of universal things Take courage against Eric to defend His enemies. O you little remnant left Of many heroes, save yourselves for Fate. She yet may need you when she finds the man She lifts perpetually, too great at last Even for her handling. HARDICNUT Ragnar, go with him, While I stand here to hinder the pursuit Or warn in time. Fear not for me, assailed. Leave, Ragnar, leave me; I am tired at last. All go out upward except Hardicnut. Here then you reach me on these snows. O if my death Could yet persuade indignant Heaven to change [Scene incomplete]