Wilt

Gesta Danorum (Books I-IX)

• attestation: For knowledge grows by learning, and instruction is advanced by doctrine."

Frode rejoined: "This affectation of thine of superfluous words, what exemplary lesson will it teach me?"

Erik said: "A ... (The Danish History, > Book Five.)

"For knowledge grows by learning, and instruction is advanced by doctrine."

Frode rejoined: "This affectation of thine of superfluous words, what exemplary lesson will it teach me?"

Erik said: "A loyal few are a safer defence for a king than many traitors."

Frode said to him: "Wilt thou then show us closer allegiance than the rest?"

Erik answered: "No man ties the unborn (horse) to the crib, or the unbegotten to the stall."

• attestation: Wilt thou shun thy life because thou hast once had a drenching (The Danish History, > Book Five.)

  "Wilt thou shun thy life because thou hast once had a drenching, and the waters closed over thee?"

• attestation: Wilt: Wilt thou think tranquilly of the slaughter of thy righteous... (The Danish History, > Book Six.)

  "Wilt thou think tranquilly of the slaughter of thy righteous sire?"

Heimskringla

• attestation: Wilt thou drive me out of the country (Heimskringla > part in the government with his brother Hardaknut. In the same autumn > 8. Of The Bonde Sveinke, And Sigurd Ulstreng.)

  "Wilt thou drive me out of the country?"