[To herself.] The joy of his life—! What else can he mean but—! [Half aloud.] Signë—my dear, dear sister!

[She puts her arm round Signë’s waist, and they go towards the back talking to each other.

Gudmund.

[Softly, as he follows them with his eyes.]

Aye, so it were wisest. Both Signë and I must away from Solhoug. Knut Gesling has shown himself my friend; he will help me.

Knut.

[Softly, to Erik.] Yes, yes, I say, Gudmund is her kinsman; he can best plead my cause.

Erik.

Well, as you will. [He goes into the house.

Knut.