In one thing at least thou art richer than I; thou hast Egil, thy little son.

Hiördis.

Better no child, than one born in shame.

Dagny.

In shame?

Hiördis.

Dost thou forget thy father’s saying? Egil is the son of a leman; that was his word.

Dagny.

A word spoken in wrath—why wilt thou heed it?

Hiördis.