We will not question more closely from what root this wrong has grown. Two faithful souls have I lost this day. I could weep for Vegard, but ’tis no time for weeping; it must be life for life. Sir Earl, Andres Skialdarband is your sworn retainer; you offered me all service in requital for Ivar Bodde. I take you at your word, and look to you to see that this misdeed be avenged.
Earl Skule.
Of a truth, bad angels are at work between us to-day. On any other of my men, I would have suffered you to avenge the murder——
Håkon.
[Expectantly.] Well?
Earl Skule.
But not on Andres Skialdarband.
Håkon.
[Flashing out.] Will you shield the murderer?
Earl Skule.