VALGERD. His hardness is great.
GUNLÖD. God's mercy is greater!
VALGERD. Farewell, my child.
GUNLÖD. Do you dare leave me behind, alone?
VALGERD [Embracing Gunlöd]. Are you prepared?
GUNLÖD. The holy virgin prays for me.
VALGERD. I trust in the God of love.
GUNLÖD. And in the mother of God.
VALGERD. I know her not.
GUNLÖD. You must believe in her.