Earl Skule.

In one word—I will not give it you!

Håkon.

Then you defy me!

Earl Skule.

Since so it must be—yes, I defy you.

Ivar Bodde.

[Forcibly.] Now, my lord King, I scarce think you or any man can now need further proof!

Dagfinn.

Nay, now I think we know the Earl’s mind.