[Joyfully.] You will suffer it, my lord!

Håkon.

For the sake of my gentle, well-beloved wife.

Gregorius Jonsson.

But if he should not flee? If he will not or cannot?

Håkon.

Then, in God’s name, I may not spare him; then must my kingly word be fulfilled. Go!

Gregorius Jonsson

I go, and shall do my utmost. Heaven grant I may succeed.

[Goes out by the right.