After the death of Fridleif, his son FRODE, aged seven, was elected in his stead by the unanimous decision of the Danes.

But they held an assembly first, and judged that the minority of the king should be taken in charge by guardians, lest the sovereignty should pass away owing to the boyishness of the ruler.

For one and all paid such respect to the name and memory of Fridleif, that the royalty was bestowed on his son despite his tender years.

So a selection was made, and the brothers Westmar and Koll were summoned to the charge of bringing up the king.
Isulf, also, and Agg and eight other men of mark were not only entrusted with the guardianship of the king, but also granted authority to administer the realm under him.

These men were rich in strength and courage, and endowed with ample gifts of mind as well as of body.