Curiosities of Olden Times
The case of the shepherd was next disposed of. On hearing the sentence he rose,—
"I go; better had I been dismissed before," he vanished through the door.
When Thorgrima was ordered to depart, she followed the others, saying,—
"I remained whilst to remain was lawful."
Each who left said a few words which evinced a disinclination to desert the fireside for the grave and sea depths.
The last to go was Thorodd, and he said,—
"There is now no peace for us here; we are flitting one by one."
After this Kiartan went in, and the priest took holy water and sprinkled the walls of the house; then he sang mass, and performed many ceremonies.
So the spectres haunted Frod river no more; Thurida got better rapidly, and the prospects of the farm mended.
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