Grettir - Attacked by people inside house

Grettir now burst into the house, having no idea who was inside. His tunic had frozen solid when he climbed up on to the land, and he looked horribly huge, as though he were a troll. Those inside were completely startled, thinking it was some monster. They hit him with everything they could lay their hands on. In the noise and confusion, Grettir ducked behind the protection of his arms. Some hit him with burning sticks from the fire, and the fire now spread all through the house. In the middle of this Grettir managed to get out of the house, and, taking some fire, he returned to his companions.

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38. Swimming for Fire