Gregorius Jonsson.

I tremble to hear the sound of my own words; know then——

[He seizes the King’s arm and whispers.

Håkon.

[Starts backwards with a cry.] Ha, are you distraught?

Gregorius Jonsson.

Would to God I were.

Håkon.

Unheard of! No, it cannot be true!

Gregorius Jonsson.