The Heimskringla on Grjotgard

Heimskringla > The Chronicle Of The Kings Of Norway > 4. Gunhild'S Sons And Grjotgard.

• relationship: Grjotgard was Earl Sigurd's brother, much younger and less respected, holding no title of honour.

  "Earl Sigurd had a brother called Grjotgard, who was much younger, and much less respected; in fact, was held in no title of honour."

• attestation: Grjotgard accepted Harald's invitation and was received with great intimacy, gaining access to private councils.

  "Grjotgard promised to come and at the appointed time he paid a visit to King Harald and Gunhild, and was received in the most friendly manner. They treated him on the most intimate footing, so that Grjotgard had access to their private consultations and secret councils."

Heimskringla > The Chronicle Of The Kings Of Norway > 5. Sigurd Burnt In A House In Stjoradal

• attestation: Grjotgard sent word to Harald about the opportunity, and Harald and Erling sailed that same evening into Throndhjem fjord.

  "Then Grjotgard sent word to the king that he could never expect a better opportunity to fall upon Earl Sigurd; and immediately, that very evening, Harald and Erling sailed into Throndhjem fjord with several ships and many people."