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On the deck stands Olaf the King, Around him whistle and sing The spears that the foemen fling,
And the stones that they hurl with their hands.

Although not a very old man, I have yet lived a great deal in my life, and I have known sorrow too bitter and joy too keen to allow me to become either cast down or elated for more than a very brief period over any success or defeat.

“By God, if you try anything like that, I’ll kick you, I’ll bite you, I’ll kick you in the balls!”