The Njál's Saga on Oswif

The Story Of Burnt Njal > 1. Of Fiddle Mord > 9. Thorwald Gets Hallgerda To Wife

• attribution: Oswif warned Thorwald that neither he nor Hallgerda were suited for each other

  "that is not a match that will suit either of you," Oswif went on to say, "for she has a will of her own, and thou art stern-tempered and unyielding.""

The Story Of Burnt Njal > 1. Of Fiddle Mord > 11. Thorwald'S Slaying

• attribution: Oswif expressed doubt about Hallgerda's laughter being genuine

  "I don't think her laughter so hearty as thou dost"

The Story Of Burnt Njal > 1. Of Fiddle Mord > 12. Thiostolf'S Flight

• attestation: The magical darkness caused Oswif's men to ride off their horses and lose their way on the fell

  "a mighty darkness came before their eyes, and they could not see"

• attribution: Oswif recognized the magic as Swan's doing

  "This is Swan's doing; 'twere well if nothing worse followed."

• attribution: Oswif accepted the settlement, trusting Hrut's fairness despite Hauskuld making the award

  "thou (speaking to Hrut) hast behaved so well about it that I trust thee thoroughly to make it."