[Rushes to meet her.] Peace and joy to thee, Hiördis!
Hiördis.
[Coldly.] I thank thee.—’Twas told me thou wert not far off. [Comes forward, looking sharply at those assembled.] Gunnar, and—Kåre, my foeman—Örnulf and his sons, and——[As she catches sight of Sigurd, she starts almost imperceptibly, is silent a moment, but collects herself and says:] Many I see here who are known to me—but little I know who is best minded towards me.
Örnulf.
We are all well-minded towards thee.
Hiördis.
If so be, thou wilt not deny to give Kåre into my husband’s hands.
Örnulf.
There is no need.
Gunnar.