The Grettir's Saga on Jarl Sveinn

The Saga Of Grettir The Strong > Chapter Xxiii. Grettir Kills Hjarrandi

• attestation: The jarl granted Grettir immunity until spring but not a full amnesty until Gunnar, the third brother, could be present

  "He granted immunity to Grettir until the spring, but not absolutely until Gunnar the brother of Bjorn and Hjarrandi should be present."

The Saga Of Grettir The Strong > Chapter Xxiv. Grettir Kills Gunnar. His Friends Rally Round Him And Save > Him From The Vengeance Of The Jarl

• attestation: Jarl Sveinn was furious, having now lost all three brothers to Grettir's sword

  "The jarl replied in great wrath: "It is too late to beg for Grettir's life, and you have no case that I can see. He has killed three brothers, one at the feet of the other""

• attestation: The jarl agreed to let Grettir leave Norway for Iceland, fixing the penalty himself after wise men counseled against bloodshed

  "The jarl said that Grettir should have leave from him to depart from the country in peace for Iceland"