[Looks out cautiously.] Ay, there they are, all gathered behind the church. [Turns, in tears.] Yonder must now betide what will bring so much in its train.

Lady Ragnhild.

Who will be master in this hall to-morrow?

Margrete.

Oh, hush! So heavy a day I had never thought to see.

Lady Ragnhild.

It had to be; to rule in another’s name was no full work for him.

Margrete.

Ay, it had to be; he could never rest content with but the name of king.

Lady Ragnhild.