King Skule.

Then has he atoned for the slaying of Vegard.

Ingeborg.

’Twas not therefore that my noble husband took the Cross.

King Skule.

Not therefore?

Ingeborg.

No; it was my sin he took upon his strong, loving shoulders; ’twas that he went to wash away in Jordan stream; ’twas for that he bled.

King Skule.

[Softly.] Then he knew all.