[149]. See Vol. I. p. 268.

[150]. For the way in which history is sometimes perverted to suit party purposes, we gave a good illustration in the Appendix to Vol. I. That of St. Canute (see the Appendix to the present volume) is scarcely better. It contains nearly as many inaccuracies as there are sentences.

[151]. The Vandals were certainly of Slavonic stock. The name, however, though constantly used by the Danish historians, is not the best that might be used.

[152]. See before, p. [185].

[153]. See the chapter on that kingdom.

[154]. See before, p. [201].

[155]. For the exploits of this prince, see History of Russia, Vol. I. (Cab. Cyc.), one of the most judicious historical compendiums we have ever seen.

[156]. So called from his frequent use of the word mœn—certainly.

[157]. Known as the Congesta Menvedi.

[158]. Authorities for the present chapter:—Snorronis Sturlonidis Heims-Kringla (in the Sagas of each reign). Torfœus, Historia Rerum Norvegicarum. Saxonis Grammatici Historia Danica. The Chronicles in Langebek, Scriptores Rerum Danicarum. Mallet, Histoire de Daunemarc.