How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
He looks at Thorolf, and at Gunnar, and with the magic of the dragon inside him, he speaks his last words.
"You cannot kill me," he shouts hoarsely, and yet as loudly as he can. "You cannot kill me. Do you not know my name? I am Eirikr. The One King! Forever Strong, and though you kill my body today, I will live again! I will live!" (7.3.53-54)
What makes King Eirikr's pronouncement work? Is it the magic of the dragon orchid (he's totally high on it)? Or is it the magic of his love with Queen Melle? In any case, something very mystical and otherworldly is happening here.