human
King Harold's men are pushing across the bridge, said Ned, as his boat drifted out from under it.
gpt
Why on earth did the Vikings leave it to be defended by one man?
human
It is only one more of Hardrada's blunders, replied the missionary.
gpt
He is only a sea king, and not a good general on the land. A man may be the biggest pirate in all the world and not know enough to handle an army. He hath done little more than to fight hard and to blunder all the while, ever since he landed. Seest thou now? The mounted house-carles gallop forward. Behind them the Saxon army will form on the other bank, and then Hardrada's army is doomed. Thou and I will cross quickly, that we may obtain a good place from which to watch the shutting of this death-trap.
human
The Vikings that are left will be awfully outnumbered, said Ned.
gpt
Oh, how I wish I could do something for Lars and Vebba and our men!
human
The invading host hath no hope, said his friend.
gpt
They are to be struck by one of the best generals in the world, leading the best fighters. Thou canst do nothing at all for thy friends.
human
It's too bad! groaned Ned.
gpt
I like Lars.