[Approaches and says in a low tone.] Sir Earl, Jostein[[30]] Tamb sends word that the ship now lies ready for sea.
Earl Skule.
[Softly.] Good. [Takes out a sealed parchment.] Here is the letter.
Gregorius Jonsson.
[Shaking his head.] Earl, Earl,—is this well bethought?
Earl Skule.
What?
Gregorius Jonsson.
It bears the King’s seal.
Earl Skule.