Biörn.

Lady Inger? So late?

Einar Huk.

Late, but time enough, I wot.

The Peasants.

Yes, yes; she must hear us now!

[The whole rabble crowds into the room. At the same moment Lady Inger appears in the doorway of the hall. A sudden silence.

Lady Inger.

What would you with me?

Einar Huk.