[Drawing his sword.] Not yet, I hope. [Whispers to Margit.] Fear not. No one has drunk from your goblet.

Margit.

Then thanks be to God, who has saved us all!

[She sinks down on a chair to the left. Gudmund hastens towards the door at the back.

Another House-Carl.

[Enters, stopping him.] You come too late. Sir Bengt is dead.

Gudmund.

Too late, then, too late.

House-Carl.

The guests and your men have prevailed against the murderous crew. Knut Gesling and his men are prisoners. Here they come.