Gunnar.

[Disturbed.] It is Hiördis!

Örnulf.

With armed men!

Kåre.

She is seeking me!

Hiördis enters, with a troop of house-carls. She is clad in black, wearing a kirtle, cloak, and hood; the men are armed with swords and axes; she herself carries a light spear.

Hiördis

[Stops on entering.] We meet here in force, meseems.

Dagny.