Short Story:

Barbarians carry one of their dead from the battle field and commence to toast his life and deeds. Focus on the behavior of the living with the corpse of their friend.

1. He is carried from the field, where he was slain, to the lodge on a      bier of fir & jute
2. He is et on the board in the place of honor.
3. The chieftains and veterans are called to assemble.
4. He is fed drink, food, the kiss of virgin.
5. All the gathered proceed to get wasted on Mead & beer while telling      stories of the dead mans deeds.