[To herself.] The joy of his life—! What else can he mean
but—! [Half aloud.] Signe—my dear, dear sister!
[She puts her arm round SIGNE's waist, and they go towards
the back talking to each other.
GUDMUND.
[Softly as he follows them with his eyes.] Aye, so it were wisest. Both Signe and I must away from Solhoug. Knut Gesling has shown himself my friend; he will help me.
KNUT.
[Softly, to ERIK.] Yes, yes, I say, Gudmund is her kinsman; he can best plead my cause.
ERIK.
Well, as you will.
[He goes into the house.