[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.