The Gesta Danorum (Books I-IX) on Broder
The Danish History, > Book Eight.
attestation: Jarmerik's brothers Broder and Bild served him loyally in his eastern campaigns
"with four brothers whom he met on the high seas, Hellespontines by race, and veteran rovers."
attestation: Broder, Jarmerik's brother, was accused of misconduct with Swanhild the queen
"Meantime, the king appointed Broder, his son by another marriage, to have charge over his stepmother, a duty which he fulfilled with full vigilance and integrity."
attestation: Broder's favourite dog came to the king making a moaning sound, seemingly bewailing its master's punishment
"the favourite dog of Broder came creeping to the king making a sort of moan, and seemed to bewail its master's punishment"
attestation: Broder's hawk began plucking out its own breast feathers when brought before the king
"his hawk, when it was brought in, began to pluck out its breast-feathers"