Hiördis.

[Smiling.] Tell me, Sigurd—can thy ship sail with any wind?

Sigurd.

Ay, when ’tis cunningly steered.

Hiördis.

Good! I too will steer my ship cunningly, and make my way whither I will.

[Retires towards the back.

Dagny.

[Whispers, uneasily.] Sigurd, let us hence—this very night!

Sigurd.