to
whatever terms of peace they agree to." [Sidenote: Kjartan's brothers
pay weregild for Bolli] Halldor said, "I will undertake this, if it be
the wish of my brothers, to pay money for the slaying of Bolli, such
as shall be awarded by the umpires chosen, but I bargain that there be
no outlawing of anybody concerned, nor forfeiture of my chieftainship
or estate; the same claim I make in respect of the estates my
brothers are possessed of, and I make a point of their being left free
owners thereof whatever be the close of this case, each side to choose
their own umpire." Snorri answered, "This is offered well and frankly,
and the brothers will take this choice if they are willing to set any
store by my counsel." Thereupon Snorri rode home and told the brothers
the outcome of his errand, and that he would keep altogether aloof
from their case if they would not agree to this. Bolli bade him have
his own way, "And I wish that you, Snorri, be umpire on our behalf."
Then Snorri sent to Halldor to say that peaceful settlement was agreed
to, and he bade them choose an umpire against himself. Halldor chose
on his behalf Steinthor Thorlakson of Eyr. The peace meeting should be
at Drangar on Shawstrand, when four weeks of summer were passed.
Thorleik Bollison rode to Holyfell, and nothing to tell tidings of
befell that winter, and when time wore unto the hour bespoken for the
meeting, Snorri the Priest came there with the sons of Bolli, fifteen
together in all; Steinthor and his came with the same number of men to
the meeting. Snorri and Steinthor talked together and came to an
agreement about these matters. After that they gave out the award, but
it is not told how much money they awarded; this, however, is told,
that the money was readily paid and the peace well holden to. At the
Thorness Thing the fines were paid out; Halldor gave Bolli a good
sword, and Steinthor Olafson gave Thorleik a shield, which was also a
good gift. Then the Thing was broken up, and both sides were thought
to have gained in esteem from these affairs.

CHAP. LXXII

Bolli and Thorleik go abroad, A. D. 1029

[Sidenote: Bolli wishes to leave Iceland] After the peace between
Bolli and Thorleik and the sons of Olaf had been settled and Thorleik
had been one winter in Iceland, Bolli made it known that he was minded
to go abroad. Snorri, dissuading him, said, "To us it seems there is a
great risk to be run as to how you may speed; but if you wish to