He was tall of body, and of strange appearance; his eyes were blue and staring, and his hair wolf-grey in colour.

Thorhall was a little startled when he saw him, and was certain that this was the man he had been told about.
"'What work are you best fitted for ?' he asked.

Glam said that he was good at keeping sheep in winter.
"'Will you look after _my_ sheep ?' said Thorhall.

'Skafti has put you into my hands.' "'On this condition only will I take service with you,' said Glam, 'that I have my own free will, for I am ill-tempered if anything does not please me.' "'That will not harm me,' said Thorhall, 'and I should like you to come to me.' "'I will do so,' said Glam; 'but is there any trouble at your place ?' "'It is believed to be haunted,' said Thorhall.
"'I am not afraid of such bug-bears,' said Glam, 'and think that it will be all the livelier for that.' "'You will need all your boldness,' said Thorhall, 'It is best not to be too frightened for one's self there.' "After this they made a bargain between them, and Glam was to come when the winter nights began.

Then they parted, and Thorhall found his horses where he had just newly looked for them, and rode home, after thanking Skafti for his kindness.
"The summer passed, and Thorhall heard nothing of the shepherd, nor did any one know the least about him, but at the time appointed he came to Thorhall-stead.