Orm was at that time earl in the Uplands. His mother was Ragnhild, a
daughter of Earl Hakon the Great, and Orm was a remarkably clever man.
Aslak Erlingson was then in Jadar at Sole, and was married to Sigrid, a
daughter of Earl Svein Hakonson. Gunhild, Earl Svein's other daughter,
was married to the Danish king, Svein Ulfson. These were the descendants
of Earl Hakon at that time in Norway, besides many other distinguished
people; and the whole race was remarkable for their very beautiful
appearance, and the most of them were gifted with great bodily
perfection, and were all distinguished and important men.