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And by the hammer of Thor , I swear that if I win him not over the horse fight , then I will take him by force ! '' So then Klerkon made his way to the side of Sigurd Erikson , and told him that he had recognized the boy . At which Sigurd grew very pale , and blamed himself in that he had not kept Olaf within doors by main force . Now , at high noon when the king and queen departed from the tent , Sigurd made his way round to the entrance of the lists , and there searched for Olaf and found him . He spoke to the lad very gravely , and , telling him of the viking 's recognition , cautioned him against appearing again within the circle of the course . Olaf , seeing now that it was a serious matter , agreed to abandon the wrestling , and gave his word that he would thereafter be more cautious of showing himself . `` Much do I fear , '' said Sigurd , `` that the mischief is already done .