Earl Skule.

[Well at ease.] Marked you that he had Sverre’s eyes as he spoke? Whether he or I be chosen king, the choice will be good.

Gregorius Jonsson.

[Uneasily.] But do not you give way. Think of all who stand or fall with your cause.

Earl Skule.

I stand now upon justice; I no longer fear to call upon Saint Olaf.

[Goes out to the left with his followers.

Bishop Nicholas.

[Hastening after Dagfinn the Peasant.] All goes well, good Dagfinn, all goes well;—but keep the Earl far from the King when he is chosen;—see you keep them far apart!

[All go out to the left, behind the church.