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... tell that former gene- rations had peopled those lone shores . Iceland has withered under the same paralyzing influence , and the whole character of the people has been deteriorated by the grinding want of the necessaries of life , so ...
... tell that former gene- rations had peopled those lone shores . Iceland has withered under the same paralyzing influence , and the whole character of the people has been deteriorated by the grinding want of the necessaries of life , so ...
Page 7
... tell you the story . " " Wait a moment , " said Martin ; " let us order some grog to be brought up here to us , then we shall get a bucket each , and sit round the funnel , chattering till we see Rey- kjanes . " " Well , " quoth Mr ...
... tell you the story . " " Wait a moment , " said Martin ; " let us order some grog to be brought up here to us , then we shall get a bucket each , and sit round the funnel , chattering till we see Rey- kjanes . " " Well , " quoth Mr ...
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... tell us one now , as there is nothing to see and nothing to do . " " I shall be glad to comply with your request , " I answered , " as I wish much to introduce you to my hero Grettir , and it is necessary that you should know something ...
... tell us one now , as there is nothing to see and nothing to do . " " I shall be glad to comply with your request , " I answered , " as I wish much to introduce you to my hero Grettir , and it is necessary that you should know something ...
Page 13
... tell you I don't behave like this to all folk . " Then the freebooters gave him up their weapons ; he wiped the salt - water from them , and laid them aside in a warm , dry spot . Next , he removed their wet garments , and brought them ...
... tell you I don't behave like this to all folk . " Then the freebooters gave him up their weapons ; he wiped the salt - water from them , and laid them aside in a warm , dry spot . Next , he removed their wet garments , and brought them ...
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... tell you what , comrades ! This lad is one of the best fellows I've clapped eyes on . I don't think we could meet in a hurry with another who would wait on us so well . What shall we give him ? Come , man , ask a boon of us ! " Grettir ...
... tell you what , comrades ! This lad is one of the best fellows I've clapped eyes on . I don't think we could meet in a hurry with another who would wait on us so well . What shall we give him ? Come , man , ask a boon of us ! " Grettir ...
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