Gunnar.

Now it is done. Egil is avenged!

Sigurd.

Well for thee if thy hand has not been too hasty.

Gunnar.

Mayhap, mayhap; but Egil, Egil, my fair boy!

Hiördis.

Now must we arm us, and seek help among our friends; for Thorolf has many avengers.

Gunnar.

[Gloomily.] He will be his own worst avenger; he will be with me night and day.