There was a strong plank in front of the floored space, and against this he pressed his feet.

The door- fittings were all broken off from the outer door, but there was a hurdle set up instead, and roughly secured.

The wainscot that had once stretched across the hall was all broken down, both above and below the cross-beam.

The beds were all pulled out of their places, and everything was in confusion.
"A light was left burning in the hall, and when the third part of the night was past Grettir heard loud noises outside.

Then something went up on top of the house, and rode above the hall, beating the roof with its heels till every beam cracked.