The Heimskringla on Hal

Heimskringla > part in the government with his brother Hardaknut. In the same autumn > 75. Death Of Hal, The Murderer Of Kodran.

• attestation: A man named Hal, the killer of Kodran, was spotted vigorously chopping ice, and was identified by bystanders who praised his effort.

  "It is going now as usual, that none can do so much as Hal who killed Kodran, when once he lays himself to the work."

Heimskringla > part in the government with his brother Hardaknut. In the same autumn > 11. Sigurd Slembe Taken Prisoner.

• attestation: Hal, son of doctor Thorgeir Steinson and King Inge's court-man, was present at Sigurd's capture and reported it to Eirik Odson.

  "Hal, a son of the doctor Thorgeir Steinson, King Inge's court-man, was present at this circumstance, and told it to Eirik Odson"

Heimskringla > part in the government with his brother Hardaknut. In the same autumn > 12. Torture Of Sigurd Slembe.

• attestation: Hal considered Sigurd's composure under torture beyond the powers and strength of ordinary men.

  "Hal considered beyond the powers and strength of ordinary men."