So they went, twelve of them together, and all of them friends or
kinsmen, and came into the hall where the king sat over his drink. Hrut
went first and bade the king "good day," and the king, looking
steadfastly at the man who was well-dressed, asked him his name. So he
told his name.

"Art thou an Icelander?" said the king.

He answered, "Yes".

"What drove thee hither to seek us?"

Then Hrut answered--

"To see your state, lord; and, besides, because I have a great matter of
inheritance here in the land, and I shall have need of your help, if I
am to get my rights."

The king said--

"I have given my word that every man shall have lawful justice here in
Norway; but hast thou any other errand in seeking me?"

"Lord!" said Hrut, "I wish you to let me live in your court, and become
one of your men."

At this the king holds his peace, but Gunnhillda said--

"It seems to me as if this man offered you the greatest honour, for me