ARNE. [Aside.] Ah, Hemming can now see whether Lady Kirsten deceives me.
HEMMING. [Softly.] O, then it is all over for me; a fool I was to depend on her.
LADY KIRSTEN. But on this joyful day it is fitting that we make as many as possible happy. And therefore I have a request to make, Lord Arne!
ARNE. Speak forth! If I can I shall gladly comply.
HEMMING. [Aside.] What does she purpose now?
LADY KIRSTEN. There is still a young couple who would like to go to the altar this evening; from what I hear, they are agreed between themselves. The bride I shall take care of, but the bridegroom you must assist; it is Hemming, your page, and Alfhild!
INGEBORG. [With a cry.] Hemming!
OLAF. [Likewise.] Alfhild!
HEMMING. O, woe is me! Now I understand—
THE GUESTS. [At the same time.] Hemming and Alfhild! The mountain girl!