Attachments :
Hello!
 
Following on from my suggestion of using my uni notes to work on a translation of Bodvar Bjarki, Thomas and Laurel both expressed an interest.  So, for you and anyone else out there who wants to join us, here goes...
 
I have typed up the first few lines in a Word document (attached) because I can't make my keyboard type the letter hooked o or o with a diagonal line through it when I'm doing an email, but I can in Word.  You can post your translations in an email and I will respond likewise so that everyone can see what we're doing and jump in to help if we go wrong.
 
The passage in Gordon's reader begins mid way through chapter 23 with Bodvar arriving at King Hrolf's court where he has come to enter the king's service.  Previously, he has been visiting his brothers and on his way to king Hrolf's he lodged with a peasant couple who told him that their son, Hott, was at the court and being badly treated by the courtiers and they ask Bodvar to be kind to him.
 
Have fun!
Sarah.
 
ps.  let me know if you want a glossary of words.