Thorhall said that he would be very glad if he would stay, 'but few men count it a gain to be guests here for long.

You must have heard how matters stand, and I shall be very unwilling for you to come to any harm on my account.

And even although you yourself escape safe and sound, I know for certain that you will lose your horse, for no man that comes here can keep that uninjured.' "Grettir answered that there were horses enough to be got, whatever might happen to this one.

Thorhall was delighted that he was willing to stay, and gave him the heartiest reception.

The horse was strongly secured in an out-house; then they went to sleep, and that night passed without Glam appearing.
"'Your coming here,' said Thorhall, 'has made a happy change, for Glam is in the habit of riding the house every night, or breaking up the doors, as you may see for yourself.' "'Then one of two things will happen,' said Grettir; 'either he will not restrain himself for long, or the hauntings will cease for more than one night.