Bengt.

[Seating himself at the table on the left.] I have seen to everything. I went with the last guests as far as the gates. But what became of Knut Gesling to-night?—Give me mead, Margit! I am thirsty. Fill this cup.

[Margit fetches a flagon of mead from a cupboard, and fills the goblet which is on the table in front of him.

Margit.

[Crossing to the right with the flagon.] You asked about Knut Gesling.

Bengt.

That I did. The boaster, the braggart! I have not forgot his threats of yester-morning.

Margit.

He used worse words when he left to-night.

Bengt.