During a prolonged absence by Hringr, Brynhildr is married to Tryggvi, King of Saxland, however, in return for his assistance in defeating another suitor.
When Hringr learns of these events he immediately goes to Saxland, where he engages Tryggvi in combat.
[4]We also know that Hertryggr (Garðariki), a contemporary king, wanted to oppose one of the suitors for his daughter, a Viking known as Harekr, who appears as a savior and member of the social elite however not the Saxon king, who was the Tryggvi mentioned in this saga.
Tryggvi declared himself ready to help Hertyggr if he gets his daughter Brynhildr in return, Who at this point is already engaged to John Hringr.
Tryggvi meets this man and a fight ensues and Eirikr is killed.