[Goes quickly up to Sigurd and presses his hands, in strong emotion.] Sigurd, my brave brother, now I understand thee! Thou venturest thy life for my honour, as of old for my happiness!

Sigurd.

Thank thy wife for that; she has the main part in what I do. To-morrow at break of day——

Gunnar.

I will meet thee. [Tenderly.] Foster-brother, wilt thou have a good blade of me? ’Tis a gift of price.

Sigurd.

I thank thee; but let it hang.—Who knows if next evening I may have any use for it.

Gunnar.

[Shakes his hand.] Farewell, Sigurd!

Sigurd.