[To himself.] Ay, ay, ’tis like her!
Kåre.
I offered Gunnar amends for the thrall, and he was willing; but then came Hiördis, and egged her husband on with many scornful words, and hindered the peace. Since then has Gunnar gone to the south, and to-day——
Sigurd.
[Looking out to the left.] Here comes a band of wayfarers towards the north. Is it not——?
Kåre.
It is Gunnar himself!
Örnulf.
Be of good heart; I trow I can make peace between you.
Gunnar Headman, with several men, enters from the left. He is in peaceful attire, wearing a brown tunic, cross-gartered hose, a blue mantle, and a broad hat; he has no weapon but a small axe.