Lady Inger.

Hush, Biörn—’tis a dangerous game I have ventured this night. The others stake only their lives; but I, trust me, a thousandfold more!

Biörn.

How mean you? Do you fear for your power and your favour with——?

Lady Inger.

My power? O God in Heaven!

A Retainer.

[Comes from the hall with a large sword.]

See, here’s a real good wolf’s-tooth! With this will I flay the blood-suckers’ lackeys!

Einar Huk.