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.