There is peace and friendship between us.
Hiördis.
[With suppressed scorn.] Friendship? Well well, I know thou art a wise man, Gunnar! Kåre has found mighty friends, and doubtless thou deem’st it safest——
Gunnar.
Thy taunts avail not! [With dignity.] Kåre is at peace for us!
Hiördis.
[Restraining herself.] Well and good; if thou hast sworn him peace, the vow must be held.
Gunnar.
[Forcibly, but without anger.] It must and it shall.
Örnulf.