Bishop Nicholas.

He went even now.

Gregorius Jonsson.

Pardon, my lord; I must make speed——

Bishop Nicholas.

Ay, do even so, my dear lord;—Dagfinn the Peasant is so hasty.

[Gregorius Jonsson hastens out to the right along with the remainder of the company; only Earl Skule and Bishop Nicholas are left behind in the hall.

Earl Skule.

[Walks up and down in deep thought; he seems suddenly to awaken; looks round him, and says:] How still it has become here of a sudden!

Bishop Nicholas.