Haldor Snorrason and Ulf Uspakson, as before related, came to
Norway with King Harald. They were, in many respects, of different
dispositions. Haldor was very stout and strong, and remarkably handsome
in appearance. King Harald gave him this testimony, that he, among
all his men, cared least about doubtful circumstances, whether they
betokened danger or pleasure; for, whatever turned up, he was never in
higher nor in lower spirits, never slept less nor more on account of
them, nor ate or drank but according to his custom. Haldor was not a man
of many words, but short in conversation, told his opinion bluntly and
was obstinate and hard; and this could not please the king, who had many
clever people about him zealous in his service. Haldor remained a short
time with the king; and then came to Iceland, where he took up his abode
in Hjardarholt, and dwelt in that farm to a very advanced age.