Örnulf.

He is the youngest, and like his mother; therefore it is.

Sigurd.

But tell me—thy errand to Gunnar—thinkest thou to-day——?

Örnulf.

Rather to-day than to-morrow. Fair amends will content me; should Gunnar say me nay, then must he abide what may follow.

Kåre the Peasant enters hastily from the right; he is clad in a grey frieze cloak and low-brimmed felt hat; he carries in his hand a broken fence-rail.

Kåre.

Well met, Vikings!

Örnulf.