He also enrolled into a bodyguard the wild young warriors who were kindled with a passion for glory.

Among these he received Starkad with the greatest honour, and cherished him with more friendship than profit.

Thus fortified, he checked, by the greatness of his name, the wantonness of the neighbouring kings, in that he took from them all their forces and all liking and heart for mutual warfare.
After this he went to Harald, who made him commander of the sea; and at last he was transferred to the service of Ring.

At this time one Brun was the sole partner and confidant of all Harald's councils.

To this man both Harald and Ring, whenever they needed a secret messenger, used to entrust their commissions.