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.