PART ONE

I THE CRY 3

II THE ROBBERS’ STRONGHOLD 10

III THE DANCE OF THE CROW INDIANS 18

IV PETER THE WATCH-DOG 26

V FEAR 37

VI THE TWO FAIR HEADS 48

VII BRUNDIN’S DOWNFALL 62

VIII SEPTEMBER SPRING 76

IX PETER THE BOSS 95

X LAURA’S MARRIAGE 115

XI THE SPANISH SAINT 138

XII PETER CASTS OUT MAJÄNGEN AND BRINGS HOME 164 EKBACKEN

XIII TORD’S EXILE 185