The Grettir's Saga on Thorkell Krafla

The Saga Of Grettir The Strong > Chapter Xvi. Grettir Kills Skeggi And Is Outlawed For Three Years

• attestation: Thorkell Krafla was a great chieftain who held the Vatnsdal Godord and was a close friend of Asmund Longhair

  "Thorkell Krafla now began to grow very old. He was a great chieftain and held the Vatnsdal Godord. He was a close friend of Asmund Longhair"

• attestation: Thorkell paid the compensation for Skeggi's death and Grettir was banished for three years

  "Thorkell gave his hand to pay the compensation and Grettir was to be banished for three years."

The Saga Of Grettir The Strong > Chapter Xxv. Events In Iceland. Thorgils Maksson Attacked By The > Foster-Brothers And Slain

• attestation: Thorkell Krafla died during Grettir's absence from Iceland

  "Thorkell Krafla had died during Grettir's absence."