Grettir - Cursed again

'Few things lead more certainly to misfortune than not being able to accept what is good. Now I pronounce the following on you, Grettir: your good fortune has now left you along with your luck, your defences, and your good sense. Things will become worse for you the longer you live. I expect that, from now on, you will have fewer carefree days than you have had up to now.'

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She replied: 'This will be the beginning of their ill luck, and I would guess that from now on matters will go badly for them.'

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78. The Curse