14.2.2010
Humorous Icelandic Tales 8
was a fine man though sometimes given to
colourful language, as witnessed by many tales on
that subject. One day sheep were being herded
into a cot and Reverend Jon’s aged father was one
of the sheepherders. Two rams then broke out of
the flock and ran off. Reverend Jon then called
out:
"See, there the rams run straight to Hell. Father,
run after them."
Straight to Hell
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Reverend Jon Olafsson at Holt in Onundarfjordur