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]