Erik turned to his men, and said "is it possible you were prepared to follow this man? He certainly has a strong arm for the bow, but no cunning, he is a mighty swordsman but now his sword is broken, and what is worst, his pride has cost him his good fighting arm. I am not your leader because I have the stronger arm, the mightier sword or the bravest heart, but becasue you have learnt to trust my judgement and know i decide for the good of us all and not pride."
What had this test proven, had Thorgbrand proved his metal? Or was Erik the true leader?