Havelok

Then Ubbe drew his sword and dubbed Havelok a knight, and set a crown upon his head and made him King.

Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) Various

Before long Ubbe dubbed Havelok knight; and as soon as he was knighted all the barons and lords of those parts came to him and swore fealty; and anon they crowned him King of Denmark, and set themselves in array to attack the false Earl Godard.

The Junior Classics — Volume 4 William Patten 1902

There were romances such as Havelok the Dane and Morte d'Arthur, later still tales such as those of Defoe, and the modern novel is the outcome of such tales and romances.

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Among the oldest of these romances is "Havelok," relating to the early Norse settlement in England, the "Gest of King

Handbook of Universal Literature From the Best and Latest Authorities Anne C. Lynch Botta 1853

When Grim and his wife discover that Havelok has a special light that shines from his mouth and a royal birthmark on his shoulder, they realize that Havelok is the kingdom's true heir.

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Around the same time, King Birkebeyn of Denmark dies and gives his two orphaned daughters and his son and heir Havelok into the care of his seneschal Godard, who immediately slays the two girls and asks Grim, a fisherman, to drown Havelok.

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Once back in England, Havelok battles with Godrich and regains the throne for Goldeboru.

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Goldeboru despises Havelok, but when she discovers his magical light and birthmark, she warms up to him.

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The love between Havelok and Goldeboru does not have elements of romantic or courtly love; Havelok is about marriage and married love.

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Although the love in Havelok deals with marriage and inheritance, there is genuine affection shown between the couple.

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