Pavo and I had to fight our way out of Kolskeggr. Forsworn killed everyone else.

Fought to the bitter end.

Every day is a struggle, but a Nord doesn't back down from a fight when the cause is honorable.

If they can't agree, they ought to cut the line. Adieu, the constant struggle.

You're bored as you've made no effort to understand. It's a metaphor of the constant struggle for power and influence.