Laughed he like Sigurd?

Lady Ragnhild.

Ay, ay!

Sigrid.

Then must we all pray.

Lady Ragnhild.

[With the force of despair.] The Earl must be chosen King! ’Twill work ruin in his soul if he be not the first man in the land!

Sigrid.

[More loudly.] Then must we all pray!

Lady Ragnhild.