The unrestrained evacuation of saliva seems to be a fashion all over Iceland; but whether the natives learned it from the Danes, or the Danes from the natives, we did not ascertain.

Several ladies whose virtue could not bear a very strict scrutiny were pointed out to us.
"During the dances, tea and coffee were handed about; and negus and punch were ready for those who chose to partake of them.

A cold supper was provided, consisting of hams, beef, cheese, &c., and wine.

While at table, several of the ladies sang, and acquitted themselves tolerably well.

But I could not enjoy the performance, on account of the incessant talking, which was as fashionable a rudeness in Iceland as it is now in Britain.