(N. P. Jorgensen 1894) 
A view across Tunugdliarfikfiord (Ericsfiord) 
to Igaliko-tongue (The »Eid«), behind which the inner end of 
Igalikofiord (Einarsfiord) is seen. 
Chapter VI. 
The foster-brothers. 
hormod Kolbriinarskald (bard) and Thorgeir Havarsson were cele- 
brated foster-brothers, whose achievements are related in the 
“Fostbredra-Saga” (the foster-brother-saga), which partly are based 
on Thormod’s verses, as he was a celebrated bard, whose personal achieve- 
ments caused his name to be renowned. 
In conjunction the two foster-brothers, at an early age, committed 
man-slaughter and many violences, especially in the region of the inner- 
most part of Isafiord on Iceland’s north-western peninsula. Thorgeir was 
not а sympathetic person, but — as Finnur Jönsson says — in possession 
of a never failing courage, and headman for all the violences done by 
them both. He had great influence over bard Thormod who was very 
winning and of a mild disposition; and in reality it was Thorgeir who 
drove Thormod to bloody deeds. At last the foster-brothers separated, 
because Thorgeir — very characteristic for him — began to grumble, 
saying they ought to settle between themselves who was the strongest 
and most courageous fighter. 
At all events they quarrelled. Thorgeir travelled abroad, and 
Thormod went home to his father. With his sensitive nature, it will 
not be astonishing to hear that he was implicated in some love-affairs. 
He composed a love-song about a black-browed beauty, Thorbiorg, 
which is now lost. 
Although misunderstandings and embellishments have crept into 
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