:Then the fleets came together, and one of the sharpest of conflicts began. Many fell on both sides, but the most by far on Hakon's side; for the Jomsborg vikings fought desperately, sharply, and murderously, and shot right through the shields. So many spears were thrown against Earl Hakon that his armour was altogether split asunder, and he threw it off. So says Tind Halkelson: --
::"The ring-linked coat of strongest mail
::Could not withstand the iron hail,
::Though sewed with care and elbow bent,
::By Norn, on its strength intent.
::The fire of battle raged around, --
::Odin's steel shirt flew all unbound!
::The earl his ring-mail from him flung,
::Its steel rings on the wet deck rung;
::Part of it fell into the sea, --
::A part was kept, a proof to be
::How sharp and thick the arrow-flight
::Among the sea-steeds in this fight."