The Heimskringla on Thoralf Skolmson

Heimskringla > The Chronicle Of The Kings Of Norway > 30. King Hakon'S Battle Array.

• attestation: Thoralf Skolmson the Strong was among Hakon's guard and fought beside the king, carrying a sword called Footbreadth.

  "among these was Thoralf Skolmson the Strong, who went on one side of the king. He had helmet and shield, spear and sword; and his sword was called by the name of Footbreadth."

• attestation: Thoralf and Hakon were considered equal in strength.

  "It was said that Thoralf and King Hakon were equal in strength."

Heimskringla > The Chronicle Of The Kings Of Norway > 31. Fall Of Skreyja And Askman.

• attestation: Thoralf deflected Eyvind Skreyja's sword attack on the king by thrusting his shield against Eyvind.

  "Thoralf thrust his shield so hard against Eyvind that he tottered with the shock."

• attestation: Thoralf slew Alf Askman in the same engagement.

  "Thoralf also slew Alf Askman."

• attestation: Thord Sjarekson's verse credits Thoralf as the bravest warrior on the battlefield and the one nearest Hakon's side.

  "Thoralf was nearest to the side Of gallant Hakon in the tide Of battle; his the sword that best Carved out the raven's bloody feast: Amidst the heaps of foemen slain He was named bravest on the plain."