Responses to the Tales

First of all, I must say that although the style of writing was a little difficult to follow, I rather enjoyed reading these tales.
I think the most entertaining tale was "The Tale of Sarcastic Halli." I enjoyed reading this tale because it included many short poems, which i found to be highly entertaining. The whole idea of people having to make up poems and recite them on the spot seems pretty intense, especially if one's life was at risk. I found King Harald to be a very proud and somewhat stubborn man. It was cruel and selfish of him, in my opinion, to not let the people eat once he had finished his food and was satisfied. Towards the end, the story as translated into modern english, became a little racy with the words that were chosen to be said about the Queen. I found it strange that the King would allow/request this type of thing to be said. Finally, I enjoyed the ironic ending in which Halli dies after eating porridge.
I also enjoyed the ending in "The Tale of Audun from the West Fjords" in which Audun gives the king the arm ring. I found the whole idea of loyalties and gift giving from the kings to certain men to be quite intriguing and i would like to learn more about how that whole custom worked in those days.