this thorolf fell out with king Harald, and went to inquire of thor, 'his loving friend' , whether he should make terms with the king or leave the country.the oracle directed him to go to iceland. he pulled down the temple, and took with him most of the timber, as well as the earth from under the pedestal on which thor has been seated. On coming near iceland, he threw overboard the two chief pillars of the temple,on one of which the image of thor was carved, and declared he would settle wherever thor made these come ashore.