The Njál's Saga on Harold Grayfell

The Story Of Burnt Njal > 1. Of Fiddle Mord > 3. Hrut And Gunnhillda, King'S Mother

• attestation: Harold Grayfell was the reigning king of Norway at this time

  "At that time Harold Grayfell reigned in Norway"

• relationship: Harold Grayfell was the son of Eric Bloodaxe, grandson of Harold Fair-hair

  "he was the son of Eric Bloodaxe, who was the son of Harold Fair-hair"

• attestation: The king asked Hrut if he was Icelandic, which Hrut confirmed

  ""Art thou an Icelander?" said the king.

He answered, "Yes.""

The Story Of Burnt Njal > 1. Of Fiddle Mord > 4. Of Hrut'S Cruise

• attestation: The king added two more ships to Hrut's force, giving him four ships total

  "Now I will give thee other two ships, and even then thou'lt need all the strength thou'st got."

The Story Of Burnt Njal > 1. Of Fiddle Mord > 29. Gunnar Goes Abroad

• attestation: Harold Grayfell and Gunnhillda had both died, and Earl Hacon the Bad now ruled Norway

  "Harold Grayfell was then dead, and so was Gunnhillda. Earl Hacon the Bad, Sigurd's son, Hacon's son, Gritgarth's son, then ruled the realm."