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"A King is called Host-Arrayer because he divides his war-host into companies.
Leader, as Ottarr the Swarthy sang:
- The Leader taketh
- Odin's loved Wife,
- The lordless land;
- His a warrior's life.
Lord or Lording, as Arnórr sang:
- The Lord of Hjaltland, highest
- Of heroes, gained the victory
- In every thunderous sword-clash:
- The bard will extol his glory.
An earl is called Host-Duke, and a king also is so termed, forasmuch as he leads his host to battle. Thus sang Thjódólfr:
- He who put to shame the Host-Duke
- Thrust out the eyes of prisoners,—
- He who speeds the sacrifices;
- In song I chant his praises.
Signor, or Señor, as Sigvatr sang:
- O Norway's gracious Signor,
- Grant the wretched, as the happy,
- May now enjoy thy wise laws;
- Give greatly, hold thy word!
Munificent One, as Markús sang:
