Ivar Bodde.
All things sinful must be put away.
Bishop Nicholas.
[Who has drawn near in the meantime.] Bind the Earl’s hands, King Håkon.
Håkon.
[In a low voice.] Think you that is needful?
Bishop Nicholas.
At no cheaper rate can you buy peace in the land.
Håkon.
Then I can do it! Give me the pen!