Gunnar.
Yes, Sigurd. Vengeance and hatred blind thee, else wouldst thou prize him better. Had I been like Sigurd, I could have made life glad for thee.
Hiördis.
[With strong but suppressed emotion.] That—that deemest thou Sigurd could have done?
Gunnar.
He is strong of soul, and proud as thou to boot.
Hiördis.
[Violently.] If that be so—[Collecting herself.] No matter, no matter! [With a wild outburst.] Gunnar, take Sigurd’s life!
Gunnar.
Never!