A ship from arrives bearing Thorleif the Christian and a man named Hrafn, both of whom are supposed to be very wealthy. Helgi offers to host the two men as guests but is rebuffed because the Norwegians have heard that he is a greedy and arrogant man. Hrafn then rejects Helgi's proposition to trade, claiming that Helgi is not of adequate means. Understandably, Helgi becomes angered with the two men. Subsequently, the two Norwegians are given room and board by Geitir.