Hallvard's men had set up the tent over their ship,
and laid them down to sleep.
But when Kveldulf's force came upon them,
then the watchmen who sat at the gangway-end leapt up,
and called out to the ship; they bade the men rise,
for an enemy was upon them.
Hallvard's party leapt to their weapons.
But when Kveldulf with his men came to the gangway-end,
he went out by the stern gangway,
while Skallagrim went forward to the other gangway.

Kveldulf had in his hand a battle-axe;
but when he got on board,
he bade his men go along the outer way
by the gunwale and cut the tent from its forks,
while he himself rushed aft to the stern-castle.
And it is said that he then had a fit of shape-strength,
as had also several of his comrades.
They slew all that came in their way,
the same did Skallagrim where he boarded the ship;
nor did father and son stay hands till the ship was cleared.
When Kveldulf came aft to the stern-castle,
he brandished high his battle-axe,
and smote Hallvard right through helm and head,
so that the axe sank in even to the shaft;
then he snatched it back towards him
so forcibly that he whirled Hallvard aloft,
and slung him overboard.
Skallagrim cleared the forecastle, slaying Sigtrygg.
Many men plunged into the sea;
but Skallagrim's men took one of the boats,
and rowed after and slew all that were swimming.

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