The Njál's Saga on Thorgrim the Easterling

The Story Of Burnt Njal > 1. Of Fiddle Mord > 76. Gunnar'S Slaying

• attestation: Thorgrim the Easterling climbed the hall and was killed by Gunnar's bill thrust through the middle

  "Thorgrim the Easterling went and began to climb up on the hall; Gunnar sees that a red kirtle passed before the windowslit, and thrusts out the bill, and smote him on the middle."

• attestation: Thorgrim confirmed Gunnar was home by saying his bill was, then fell dead

  ""Find that out for yourselves," said Thorgrim; "but this I am sure of, that his bill is at home," and with that he fell down dead."

The Story Of Burnt Njal > 1. Of Fiddle Mord > Endnotes:

• attestation: The two men Gunnar slew during his defence were Thorgrim Easterling and Thorbrand

  "(1) Thorgrim Easterling and Thorbrand."