Other Voices.
Fairer still!
The whole Multitude.
He is Håkon’s son! He is Sverre’s[[21]] grandson!
Håkon.
[Embraces her.] Thanks to thee, thanks to thee, blessed among women!
Bishop Nicholas.
[In passing, to the Earl.] ’Twas ill done to press for the ordeal.
Earl Skule.
Nay, my lord Bishop, needs must we pray for God’s voice in this matter.