GANDALF. Ah me! That was a most unhappy oath I swore.
ASGAUT. [To the VIKINGS.] Now ready, warriors!
BLANKA. Will you murder him, An old, defenseless man?
ASGAUT. Down with them both!
BLANKA. O God!
HROLLOUG. The woman is too fair! Let her Return with us.
JOSTEJN. [Laughing.] Yes, as a warrior maid.
GANDALF. Stand back!
RODERIK. O spare,—O spare at least my child! The slayer of your chieftain I will bring you, If you will only spare her!
GANDALF. [Quickly.] Bring him here, And she is free. What say you?