Egil defiantly rode a horse to attend , and composed his first skaldic verse at age three .
His unbridled behavior and strength beyond his age earned him a stay at home when a feast was held by Yngvar ( Egil 's maternal grandfather ) .
Egil defiantly rode a horse to attend , and composed Egil 's first skaldic verse at age three .
His unbridled behavior and strength beyond his age earned him a stay at home when a feast was held by Yngvar ( Egil 's maternal grandfather ) .