Why we settled being enslaved, at first under Norway and then under Svitiod [a reference to Sweden], are something that I have never understood. This country, being protected by forests, bogs and mountains, is difficult to raid and easy to defend.
Why we accepted being enslaved, initially under Norway and later under Sweden, is something I have never comprehended. This country, shielded by forests, bogs, and mountains, is challenging to raid and simple to defend.