[259]. Such expressions as “She was well versed in all kinds of accomplishments that belonged to women” are often used. (Heidarviga Saga, 21; Viglund, 17.)
[260]. 1 ell = 2 feet.
[261]. Half’s Saga, i.
[262]. Implies that her linen lay bleaching.
[263]. She was with child.
[264]. Looms can be seen in the Museum of Christiania, and were still in use a short time since in the neighbourhood of Bergen.
[265]. In the famous Bravalla and Dunheath battles, and in other cases, Amazons are mentioned; they are called Shield-maidens (Skjald-mær, pl. Skjald-meyjar).
[266]. Angantyr and his brothers were all very fierce tempered.
[267]. Cf. also Sturlunga, i. c. 9; Orkneyinga, c. 18; Njala, c. 120, 145; Færeyinga, c. 37.
[268]. Cf. also Gretti’s Saga, c. 78.