Captain Jurkic ran off the stage and yelled, “Off to the longship!” Captain Jurkic told the others to go and pack up for the journey that they were going to make. Even though Turid was 10 years old, she would still be able to go on the longship. “Let them go! If you don’t let them go, you will be sorry!” hollered Captain Jurkic. She pulled her sword out to show her fierceness. The Vikings obeyed Captain Jurkic’s commands. Captain Jurkic watched her Vikings as they used a hoe to cut down bundles of flax for Torunn to use for linens. If there was only one weapon the Vikings were good at using, they were swords. They were talented with swords. The ladies were washing their clothes by the bank. Captain Jurkic remembered how Gunnar hates water and he will never want to even just take a swim. Captain Jurkic took her goatskin boots, bundles of flax, bright colored clothes, rolled bearskins, and a lot of food. The Vikings were very clean and well-organized people. “Is everyone here?” asked Captain Jurkic standing in the large longship. Gunnar was waving to Turid and said, “Don’t stop looking good!” Turid rolled her eyes and said “Thanks.” with a glum response. The longship had two floors. The top was in the open and the shields were against the side of the ship. The bottom was for the injured and also had bedrooms. People waved, and the Vikings waved back to their friends, family, and anyone they …show more content…
“Oh, I thought you were going to do something to Arne and me,” said Valdemar. A screeching noise filled their ears. Captain Jurkic fell to the ground. Everyone gasped. “Are you okay?” asked Ivar. “I’m bleeding.” said Captain Jurkic. The men loaded her to a bed where the injured are. “I’ll get you some food tonight.” said Torunn bringing a linen she made for Captain Jurkic. She came back with soup and Captain Jurkic took a spoonful and said “Ewww! What is this?” asked Captain Jurkic. “It’s onion soup. Anyone who is injured has to eat it.” said Torunn treating Captain Jurkic’s wound. “It’s just so disgusting. Do I really have to eat this?” complained Captain Jurkic. “Yes, if you want to get better,” said Torunn. Captain Jurkic gulped the soup down and realized that Torunn had a silver armband. It meant she was from a rich family. Meanwhile, when Captain Jurkic was sleeping, the men were playing “Piggy in the Middle” with rolled bearskins. Our longship travels 200 kilometers a day and there are no toilets on longships. They only had two meals per day. When Captain Jurkic woke up, she found a riddle: You came near, Today you will find The land you must stay at, You will never have to stay here, And a gift of beauty awaits