Håkon.
That do I; for that right I have toward every man in the land.
Earl Skule.
I fear not to answer for my dealings.
Håkon.
Well for us all if you can. [Mounts a step of throne-daïs, and leans upon one arm of the throne.] Here stand I as your king, and ask. Know you that Jon, Earl of Orkney, has risen against me?
Earl Skule.
Yes.
Håkon.
That he denies to pay me tribute?