VALGERD. Close the window-hole and trust in God.
GUNLÖD. No, not yet. A moment.
VALGRED. Are you afraid?
GUNLÖD [Going toward door]. No! No!
[The sounds of the conflict gradually die away.]
THORFINN [Comes in pale and wounded.] Stay!
[Valgerd goes towards him. Pause.]
THORFINN [On high bench]. Come here.
[Valgerd and Gunlöd go to him. Thorfinn caresses Gunlöd's hair, kisses her forehead, then presses Valgerd's hand.]
THORFINN [Kissing Valgerd]. Now you see my heart's blood.