Manuscript Detail

Acc. 4 c I[2]

Faroese Ballads alphabetically arranged (B) ; Faroe Islands, 1800-1899

Full Title

Berrings Vise B

Contents

Physical Description

Support
Various paper booklets and loose leaves.
Binding

The materials are held in a single paper folder (241 mm x 183 mm) labelled B.

History

Origin

Written in the Faroe Islands in the nineteenth century.

Provenance

The manuscript materials were part of V. U. Hammershaimb's private archive and were originally intended for Det kgl. nordiske Oldskriftselskab. They were given to the Arnamagnæan Collection following Hammershaimb's death in 1909.

Additional

Record History

Catalogued 2021 by SDV.

Custodial History

Digital photographs December 14, 2018.

Part I ~ Acc. 4 c I[2] Baraldur bóndason

1 (pp. 1-3 (ff. 1r-2r))
Baraldur bóndason
Rubric

Baraldur bondason

Incipit

Baraldur legst í móðurfeng

Refrain

Nú fellar ríman |ivir tann breiða fjorð etc

Explicit

Baraldur og hans vív

Bibliography

CCF 40B. Føroya kvæði IIp. 99-101

Statement of Responsibility
Language of Text
Faroese
Text Class

Physical Description

Support
Paper.
No. of leaves
2. 215 mm x 173 mm
Foliation

There is no foliation.

Collation

  • I: 1+2

There are no signatures. There are no catchwords.
Layout

Written in two columns with 32 lines per column.

The written area is 190 mm x 165 mm.

Condition

The paper is in good condition.

Script

Written by V. U. Hammershaimb.

History

Origin

Recorded by V. U. Hammershaimb in 1847 from the informant Rasmus Johannesen, Mykines, Mykines.

Part II ~ Acc. 4 c I[2] Belfjóna (a)

2 (pp. 5-10 (ff. 3r-5v))
Belfjóna
Rubric

Belfiouna

Filiation

Item 46 in Sandoyarbók

Refrain

Oman ettir u Nijan ettir

Explicit

uj grönari lund

Bibliography

CCF 41b. Føroya kvæði IIp. 102-104

Final Rubric

Ende

Statement of Responsibility
Language of Text
Faroese
Text Class

Physical Description

Support
Paper.
No. of leaves
2. 217 mm x 173 mm
Foliation

There is no foliation.

Collation

  • I: 3+5

There are no signatures. There are no catchwords.
Layout

Written in a single column with 22 lines per page.

The written area is 190 mm x 155 mm.

Condition

The paper is in good condition.

Additions

A single leaf (f. 4) has been inserted with variants (see item 2.2).

History

Origin

Clemensen writes in Sandoyarbók that he recorded the ballad from the informant Johan Michael Hentze (Johan í Uttastovu), Sandur, Sandoy, on June 10, 1822.

Part III ~ Acc. 4 c I[2] Belfjóna (b)

3 (pp. 7-8 (ff. 4r-4v))
Commentary
Rubric

Anmærkinger til Belfjóni

Incipit

Mellem 18 & 19 Vers synges:

Explicit

mit uj Vadlalund.

Bibliography

CCF 41c. Føroya kvæði IIp. 102-104

Note

Variants to 2.1.

Language of Text
Faroese (primary); Danish
Text Class

Physical Description

Support
Paper.
No. of leaves
1. 216 mm x 175 mm
Foliation

There is no foliation.

Collation

Singleton.

There are no signatures. There are no catchwords.
Layout

Written in a single column with 24 lines on p. 7 (f. 4r) and 8 lines on p. 8 (f. 4v).

The written area (p. 7 (f. 4r)) is 205 mm x 160 mm.

Condition

The paper is in good condition.

Script

Written in a single hand in a current script.

Part IV ~ Acc. 4 c I[2] Berrings vísa (a)

5 (pp. 11-18 (ff. 6r-9v))
Berrings vísa
Incipit

Uppi ivur Øvun

Explicit

tu skalt eâd Jørini nujja

Bibliography

CCF 42Ba. Føroya kvæði IIp. 106-107

Language of Text
Faroese
Text Class

Physical Description

Support
Paper with watermark.
No. of leaves
4. 110 mm x 87 mm
Foliation

There is no foliation.

Collation

  • I: 7-10 (7, 8+9, 10)

There are no signatures. There are no catchwords.
Layout

Written in a single column with 11 to 16 lines per page.

The written area is 90 mm x 70 mm.

Condition

The paper is in good condition, though there is slight surface damage on p. 19 (f. 10r).

Script

Part V ~ Acc. 4 c I[2] Berrings vísa (b)

4 (p. 19 (f. 10r))
Berrings vísa
Rubric

Berrings vísa

Incipit

Uppi í teim högu fist

Explicit

Hann var nevndur Girtlands kongur

Bibliography

CCF 42Bb. Føroya kvæði IIp. 106-107

Statement of Responsibility
Language of Text
Faroese (primary); Danish
Text Class

Physical Description

Support
Paper.
No. of leaves
1. 213 mm x 172 mm
Foliation

There is no foliation.

Collation

Singleton.

There are no signatures. There are no catchwords.
Layout

Written two columns with 23 lines in the first column.

The written area is 200 mm x 160 mm.

Condition

The paper is in good condition.

Script

Written by V. U. Hammershaimb.

History

Origin

Recorded by V. U. Hammershaimb in 1848 from the informant Poul Johannessen (Poul í Sakarisstovu), Sumba, Suðuroy.

Part VI ~ Acc. 4 c I[2] Bevusar tættir

6 (pp. 21-24 (ff. 11r-12v))
Bevusar tættir
Rubric

Bæevussa tættir

Incipit

Frúgvin vaknar á miðjari nátt

Refrain

Viðg. giltan spora etc.

Explicit

Skrivari kongs so skaltu vera

Bibliography

CCF 112. Føroya kvæði Vp. 309-312

Statement of Responsibility
Language of Text
Faroese
Text Class

Physical Description

Support
Paper.
No. of leaves
2. 216 mm x 171 mm
Foliation

There is no foliation.

Collation

  • I: 11+12

There are no signatures. There are no catchwords.
Layout

Written in two columns with approximately 28 lines per column.

The written area is 200 mm x 170 mm.

Condition

The paper is in good condition.

Script

Written by V. U. Hammershaimb.

History

Origin

Recorded by V. U. Hammershaimb in 1848 from the informant Peder Poulsen (Pætur við Á) (aged 44), Ørðavík, Suðuroy.

Part VII ~ Acc. 4 c I[2] Biðilin (a)

7 (p. 25 (f. 13r))
Biðilin
Rubric

Ríma Biðilin

Incipit

Eg havi mer eina jomfrú fest

Refrain

Viðgángur tit haldun idur so

Explicit

hvorki árla ella síla

Bibliography

CCF 115A. Føroya kvæði VIp. 4-5

Statement of Responsibility
Note

Ends with a Danish translation of the refrain I holder Eder so

Language of Text
Faroese (primary); Danish
Text Class

Physical Description

Support
Paper.
No. of leaves
1. 213 mm x 173 mm
Foliation

There is no foliation.

Collation

  • Singleton.

There are no signatures. There are no catchwords.
Layout

Written in two columns with 24 lines in the first column.

The written area is 205 mm x 170 mm.

Condition

The leaf is in good condition.

Script

Written by V. U. Hammershaimb.

History

Origin

Recorded by V. U. Hammershaimb in 1848 from the informant Poul Johannessen (Poul í Sakarisstovu), Sumba, Suðuroy.

Part VIII ~ Acc. 4 c I[2] Biðilin (b)

8 (p. 27 (f. 14r))
Biðilin
Rubric

Ríma Biðilin

Incipit

Síla um aftanin rím fell á

Refrain

under hviden sadel

Explicit

bæði árla og síla var hon mín

Bibliography

CCF 115B. Føroya kvæði VIp. 5

Statement of Responsibility
Language of Text
Faroese (primary); Danish
Text Class

Physical Description

Support
Paper.
No. of leaves
1. 213 mm x 172 mm
Foliation

There is no foliation.

Collation

  • Singleton.

There are no signatures. There are no catchwords.
Layout

Written in two columns with 20 lines in the first column.

The written area is 195 mm x 165 mm.

Condition

The leaf is in good condition.

Script

Written by V. U. Hammershaimb.

History

Origin

Recorded by V. U. Hammershaimb in 1848 from the informant Thomas Joensen (Pinkutin), Vágur, Suðuroy.

Part IX ~ Acc. 4 c I[2] Blankans ríma (a-b)

9 (pp. 29-30 (ff. 15r-15v))
Blankans ríma
Rubric

Maritu ríma| Hesturin Blankans ríma

Incipit

Tað torir eingin danimann so gera

Explicit

tá bleiv hann ein raddari fín

Statement of Responsibility
Language of Text
Faroese
Text Class
10 (pp. 29-30 (ff. 15r-15v))
Variants to Blankans ríma
Bibliography

CCF 116Ab. Føroya kvæði VIp. 6-7

Colophon

Blyantskriften efter Elsebet Poulsdatter í Túni (Suderø) 58 år.

Note

Variants to item 6.1 added in pencil.

Language of Text
Faroese (primary); Danish
Text Class

Physical Description

Support
Paper.
No. of leaves
1. 211 mm x 172 mm
Foliation

There is no foliation.

Collation

  • Singleton.

There are no signatures. There are no catchwords.
Layout

Written in two columns with up to 18 lines per column.

The written area is 195 mm x 165 mm.

Condition

The leaf is in good condition.

Script

Written by V. U. Hammershaimb.

History

Origin

Both items recorded by V. U. Hammershaimb. The main text (item 6.1.1) is taken from Magnus Olesen, Svínoy, Svínoy in 1853with variants (item 6.1.2) from the informant Elsebeth Poulsdatter (Elsebeth í Túni) (aged 58).

Part X ~ Acc. 4 c I[2] Blankans ríma (c)

11 (pp. 31-32 (ff. 16r-16v))
Blankans ríma
Rubric

Harra Karls vísa

Incipit

Tað plægir eingin Danmark kvitta

Refrain

gilt sàðil á

Explicit

allt Eingulland fekk hon í vold

Bibliography

CCF 116Ba. Føroya kvæði VIp. 7-8

Statement of Responsibility
Language of Text
Faroese
Text Class

Physical Description

Support
Paper.
No. of leaves
1. 213 mm x 171 mm
Foliation

There is no foliation.

Collation

  • Singleton

There are no signatures. There are no catchwords.
Layout

Written in two columns with up to 31 lines per column.

The written area is 205 mm x 165 mm.

Condition

The leaf is in good condition.

Script

Written by V. U. Hammershaimb.

Additions

In the upper left corner is added Abr. 52.

In the upper right corner LXXV. Nr. 6 has been added and later deleted.

The letter C has been added next to the title.

History

Origin

Recorded by V. U. Hammershaimb in 1848 from the informant Thomas Joensen (Pinkutin), Vágur, Suðuroy.

Part XI ~ Acc. 4 c I[2] Blankans ríma (d)

12 (p. 33 (f. 17r))
Blankans ríma
Rubric

Harra Karls vísa

Incipit

Fuglurin fleyg so langt í kav

Explicit

fleyt

Bibliography

CCF 116Bb. Føroya kvæði VIp. 7-8

Statement of Responsibility
Note

Variants of four verses for item 6.2.

Language of Text
Faroese
Text Class

Physical Description

Support
Paper.
No. of leaves
1. 214 mm x 173 mm
Foliation

There is no foliation.

Collation

  • Singleton

There are no signatures. There are no catchwords.
Layout

The leaf is prepared for two columns, though only the first column is written and contains 7 lines.

The written area of the first column (excluding the title, which is centered at the top of the page) is 70 mm x 80 mm.

Condition

The leaf is in good condition.

Script

Written by V. U. Hammershaimb.

Additions

In the upper left corner is added Abr. 52.

In the upper right corner LXXV. Nr. 6 has been added and later deleted.

The letter Cb has been added next to the title.

History

Origin

Recorded by V. U. Hammershaimb in 1847 from the informant Daniel Joensen (Dánjal í Jógvansstovu), Skúvoy, Skúvoy.

Part XII ~ Acc. 4 c I[2] Blikimans kvæði (a)

13 (pp. 35-38 (ff. 18r-19v))
Blikimans kvæði
Rubric

Blegeman Qvæe

Incipit

E vaid aina Rujmuna

Bibliography

CCF 117Cb. Føroya kvæði VIp. 20-24

Text Class
13.1
Church record
Text Class

Physical Description

Support
Paper.
No. of leaves
2. 337 mm x 213 mm
Layout

The church record is written in two prepared columns, though mostly the second (right) column is filled, including two small tally columns measuring 12-15 in width.

The ballad text written in the blank spaces in the first (left) column with around 45 lines per page. On the final page (p. 38 (f. 19v)) the ballad is written in a single column of 34 lines.

The written area of the ballad differs based on the space available. On p. 36 (f. 18v) the written area of the ballad text measures 330 mm x 100 mm while on p. 38 (f. 19v) it measures 275 mm x 200 mm.

The written area of the church record (both columns) is 330 mm x 200 mm

Script

Written by J. H. Schrøter.

History

Origin

The church record is dated Tórshavn 4 November 1815, meaning the ballad text was written after this date.

Part XIII ~ Acc. 4 c I[2] Blikimans kvæði (b)

14 (pp. 39-44 (ff. 20r-22v))
Blikimans kvæði
Rubric

Blikimans kvæði

Incipit

Ef veit eina rímuna

Explicit

sum Blikiman kongur átti

Bibliography

CCF 117Ca.Føroya kvæði VIp. 20-24

Statement of Responsibility
Note

The end of the text (vv. 60-74) is written on an inserted leaf (pp. 41-42 (ff. 21r-21v)).

Language of Text
Faroese
Text Class

Physical Description

Support
Paper.
No. of leaves
3. 214 mm x 173 mm
Foliation

There is no foliation.

Collation

  • I: 20+22, 21

There are no signatures. There are no catchwords.
Layout

Written in two columns with 32 lines per column.

The written area is 195 mm x 170 mm.

Condition

The paper is in good condition.

Script

Written by V. U. Hammershaimb.

History

Origin

Recorded by V. U. Hammershaimb in 1848 from the informant Poul Johannessen (Poul í Sakarisstovu), Sumba, Suðuroy.

Part XIV ~ Acc. 4 c I[2] Blikimans kvæði (c)

15 (pp. 45-55 (ff. 23r-28r))
Blikimans kvæði
Rubric

Bligjimands Qvaji

Filiation

Item 55 in Sandoyarbók

Incipit

Ajna vaid E ruimina

Refrain

Vujt um vejir gjiltir Kjolmar Singja,| stuija tair à suinar hestanar Springa,| hoirast Matti Langan ve, sum tairra Sporar| ringja, - Vait um vejir gjiltir Kjolmar Singja

Explicit

tair kadla tea Blegjimands qvæji

Bibliography

CCF 117B. Føroya kvæði VIp. 15-20

Colophon

Ende

Statement of Responsibility
Language of Text
Faroese
Text Class

Physical Description

Support
Paper.
No. of leaves
6. 214 mm x 175 mm
Foliation

There is no foliation.

Collation

  • I: 23+28, 24+27, 25+26

There are no signatures. There are no catchwords.
Layout

Written in one column with 22 lines per page.

The written area is 190 mm x 155 mm.

Condition

The paper is in good condition.

History

Origin

Clemensen writes in Sandoyarbók that he recorded the ballad from the informant Johan Michael Hentze (Johan í Uttastovu), Sandur, Sandoy, on 3 November 1822.

Part XV ~ Acc. 4 c I[2] Ríka frú

16 (p. 57 (f. 29r))
Ríka frú
Rubric

(Ríma) Bondasonur og ríka frú

Incipit

Eg var mær við á ígjár

Refrain

við í leikum við ájir

Explicit

níggju vegir á hvörjari leið

Bibliography

CCF 164A. Føroya kvæði VIp. 191-192

Statement of Responsibility
Language of Text
Faroese
Text Class

Physical Description

Support
Paper.
No. of leaves
1. 214 mm x 173 mm
Foliation

There is no foliation.

Collation

Singleton.

There are no signatures. There are no catchwords.
Layout

Written in two columns with 21 and 16 lines.

The written area is 205 mm x 165 mm.

Condition

The leaf is in good condition.

Script

Written by V. U. Hammershaimb.

History

Origin

Recorded by V. U. Hammershaimb in 1848 from the informant Johannes Joensen í Hørg, Sumba, Suðuroy.

Part XVI ~ Acc. 4 c I[2] Bragdar tættir

17 (pp. 83-109 (ff. 42r-55r))
Bragdar tættir
Rubric

Bragdartáttar

Incipit

Eg veit eina rímuna

Explicit

hann vàr hàr kongur leingi

Bibliography

CCF 106[XII]. Føroya kvæði Vp. 136-156

Statement of Responsibility
Language of Text
Faroese
Text Class

Physical Description

Support
Paper.
No. of leaves
14. 213 mm x 172 mm
Foliation

There is no foliation.

Collation

  • I: 42, 43
  • II: 44+45
  • III: 46+47
  • IV: 48+49
  • V: 50+51
  • VI: 52+53
  • VII: 54+55

There are no signatures. There are no catchwords.
Layout

Written in a two columns with between 26 and 29 lines per column.

The written area is 200 mm x 170 mm.

Condition

The paper is in good condition.

Fols. 42 and 43 are no longer attached.

Script

Written by V. U. Hammershaimb.

Additions

The stanza numbers have been changed using pencil.

History

Origin

Recorded by V. U. Hammershaimb in 1848 from the informant Óli Nielson (Óli í Geil), Skálavík, Sandoy.

Part XVII ~ Acc. 4 c I[2] Brúnsveins vísa

18 (pp. 59-60 (ff. 30r-30v))
Brúnsveins vísa
Rubric

Brúnsveins vísa

Incipit

Hoyr tað mjólkhvít svara mær blítt

Explicit

og allar hàva mér heljur skift

Bibliography

CCF 119Aa. Føroya kvæði VIp. 25-26

Statement of Responsibility
Language of Text
Faroese
Text Class

Physical Description

Support
Paper.
No. of leaves
1. 212 mm x 170 mm
Foliation

There is no foliation.

Collation

Singleton.

There are no signatures. There are no catchwords.
Layout

Written in two columns with 8 to 22 lines per column.

The written area is 190 mm x 165 mm.

Condition

The paper is in good condition.

Script

Written by V. U. Hammershaimb.

Additions
  • Hammershaimb has added a few lines of variants pencil on p. 60 (f. 30v) from an unknown informant.

History

Origin

Recorded by V. U. Hammershaimb in 1848 from the informant Anna Sophia Maria Joensdatter (Anna Sofía á Skála), Vágur, Suðuroy.

Part XVIII ~ Acc. 4 c I[2] Brøðurnir (a)

19 (p. 61 (f. 31r))
Brøðurnir
Rubric

Brødrarnarurnir

Incipit

Bondin býr hær úti við á

Refrain

hvör kastar perlur ivir| jumfrúvu á songjum| hon svevur alleina

Explicit

báðir duttu firi songini deyðir

Bibliography

CCF 120A. Føroya kvæði VIp. 28-29

Statement of Responsibility
Language of Text
Faroese
Text Class

Physical Description

Support
Paper.
No. of leaves
1. 214 mm x 173 mm
Foliation

There is no foliation.

Collation

Singleton.

There are no signatures. There are no catchwords.
Layout

Written in two columns with 15 to 19 lines per column.

The written area is 190 mm x 170 mm.

Condition

The paper is in good condition.

Script

Written by V. U. Hammershaimb.

History

Origin

Recorded by V. U. Hammershaimb in 1853 from the informant Magnus Olesen (aged 64), Svínoy, Svínoy.

Part XIX ~ Acc. 4 c I[2] Brøðurnir (b)

20 (p. 63 (f. 32r))
Brøðurnir
Rubric

Harra Björn Brøðurnir

Incipit

Stolt signild eigir synir tvá

Refrain

undir mína hond

Explicit

tú brast livur og hjarta

Bibliography

CCF 120B. Føroya kvæði VIp. 29-30

Statement of Responsibility

Informant : H. A. Poulson PLACE

Language of Text
Faroese
Text Class
21 (p. 64 (f. 32v))
Selamons ríma
Rubric

Selamons ríma

Incipit

Selamon býður so víða

Explicit

hina ungur brúður í blóði

Note

Hammershaimb has added a note at the end.

Language of Text
Faroese
Text Class

Physical Description

Support
Blue paper.
No. of leaves
1. 213 mm x 173 mm
Foliation

There is no foliation.

Collation

Singleton.

There are no signatures. There are no catchwords.
Layout

Written in two columns with 14 to 22 lines per column.

The written area is 200 mm x 170 mm.

Condition

The paper is in good condition.

Script

Written by V. U. Hammershaimb.

History

Origin

Recorded by V. U. Hammershaimb in 1861 from the informant Hans Andreas Poulsen (aged 46), Kollafjørður, Streymoy.

Part XX ~ Acc. 4 c I[2] Bænadikts kvæði (a)

22 (pp. 65-71 (ff. 33r-36r))
Bænadikts kvæði
Bibliography

CCF 121Ba. Føroya kvæði VIp. 37-43

Text Class

Physical Description

Support
Paper.
No. of leaves
4. 213 mm x 170 mm
Foliation

There is no foliation.

Collation

  • I: 33+36, 34+35

There are no signatures. There are no catchwords.
Layout

Written in a single column with up to 40 lines per page.

The written area is 210 mm x 155 mm.

Condition

The paper is in good condition.

Script

Written by J. H. Schrøter.

Part XXI ~ Acc. 4 c I[2] Bænadikts kvæði (b)

23 (pp. 73-82 (ff. 37r-41v))
Bænadikts kvæði
Filiation

Item 90 in Sandoyarbók

Bibliography

CCF 121Ca. Føroya kvæði VIp. 43-50

Statement of Responsibility
Text Class

Physical Description

Support
Paper.
No. of leaves
5. 216 mm x 172 mm
Foliation

There is no foliation.

Collation

  • I: 37+41, 38+40, 39

There are no signatures. There are no catchwords.
Layout

Written in a single column with 26 to 30 lines per page.

The written area is 205 mm x 140 mm.

Condition

The paper is in good condition.

History

Origin

Clemensen writes in Sandoyarbók that he recorded the ballad from the informant Ole Clemensen, Sandur, Sandoy, on 25 May 1831.

Bibliography

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