The Heimskringla on Queen Astrid
Heimskringla > The Chronicle Of The Kings Of Norway > 1. Magnus Olafson'S Journey From The West.
attestation: Queen Astrid, King Olaf the Saint's former wife, was in Svithjod and received her stepson Magnus gladly, summoning a large Thing of Swedes at Hangtar.
"Queen Astrid, who had been married to King Olaf the Saint, was also there. She received very gladly and well her stepson King Magnus, and summoned immediately a numerous Thing of Swedes at a place called Hangtar."
attestation: Queen Astrid spoke at the Thing declaring Magnus a son of Olaf the Saint, pledging her men, money, and personal participation in his expedition to claim Norway.
"Here is come to us a son of Olaf the Saint, called Magnus, who intends to make an expedition to Norway to seek his father's heritage. It is my great duty to give him aid towards this expedition; for he is my stepson"
attestation: Astrid pledged to accompany Magnus personally on the expedition, declaring all who supported his cause would have her fullest friendship.
"all the men who will support this cause of his shall have my fullest friendship; and I would have it known that I intend myself to go with him on this attempt, that all may see"