Siward

Question

What does Old Siward mean when he asks 'Had he his hurts before?'

Asked by colei n #87419 on 8/12/2009 10:21 AM

Last updated by laura b #104599 on 9/19/2009 11:52 PM

Answered by colei n #87419 on 8/13/2009 5:33 PM

Please help!!!

Answered by roger t #103565 on 9/10/2009 8:09 AM

Were the wounds that killed him on the front of his body, which would have meant that he was bravely facing his enemy, not running away.

Answered by laura b #104599 on 9/19/2009 11:52 PM

Siward wants to know that his son died fighting and had had some success in battle before his death.