Bishop Nicholas.
[Lays his hand on the Earl’s shoulder.] Hearken to me, Earl Skule——
Earl Skule.
[Still looking out.] There sits the Queen. Håkon speaks gently to her; she turns red and white with joy. He took her to wife because it was wise to choose the daughter of the mightiest man in the land. There was then no thought of love for her in his heart;—but it will come; Håkon has fortune with him. She will shed light over his life——[Stops, and cries out in wonder.] What is this?
Bishop Nicholas.
What?
Earl Skule.
Dagfinn the Peasant bursts violently through the crowd. Now he is giving the King some tidings.
Bishop Nicholas.
[Looking out from behind the Earl.] Håkon seems angered—does he not? He clenches his fist——