Thorolf.

It had been well had he kept as good an eye on thee; for then hadst thou not left the land an unwedded woman.

Gunnar and Sigurd.

Thorolf!

Dagny.

[Simultaneously.] Brother!

Hiördis.

[Softly, and quivering with rage.] Ha! wait—wait!

Thorolf.

[Gives Gunnar his hand.] Be not wroth, Gunnar;—evil words came to my tongue; but thy wife goaded me!