And further he knew
How to save men’s lives,
To blunt edges,
To calm the sea.[[479]]
From this we see that the Jarl was supposed to have qualities not possessed by the lower class, which was kept in awe of him on this account.
He learnt the chirping of birds,[[480]]
To quench fires,
To soothe minds,
To allay sorrows;
He had the strength and energy