The Arms of the Doge, part 2

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“Olaf was not someone to be trifled with. A story told in Dubrovnik said that during one particular skirmish, the Dane cut down three men with one mighty swing. Having witnessed this unbelievable feat, the rest of his opponents decided to flee from the field of battle. Ever since then, Olaf boasted that those who meet him on the battlefield lose either their heads, or their hearts.”