[Suddenly and with wild energy.] Stay, King Håkon!

Håkon.

[Stops.] What now?

Bishop Nicholas.

You shall not leave this room until old Bishop Nicholas has spoken his last word!

Håkon.

[Instinctively lays his hand upon his sword.] Mayhap you have come well attended to Viken, Duke.

Duke Skule.

I have no part in this.

Bishop Nicholas.