The key is to start with a fresh installation of cxlinux and make a default bottle choosing win98. Be sure to install Internet Explorer with Internet tools as it loads all of the dll files e-sword needs.
After installing IE with Internet tools, make sure DCOM98 is installed.
Lastly, install e-sword as you normally would. At the very end, you may see an error message about a dll file missing. Hit the RETRY button several times before choosing IGNORE. This seemed to help me when I did a fresh install.
Download a module and see what you've got. It worked for me and hopefully will for you.