[To KNUT.] In high favour—so say I too.

MARGIT.

And doubtless my sister could choose her no doughtier mate—

BENGT.

None doughtier; that is what I say too.

MARGIT.

—If so be that you can win her to think kindly of you.

BENGT.

[Anxiously, and half aside.] Nay—nay, my dear wife—

KNUT.