Broddi.—He will perhaps call the slaying of Thorolf an act of insurrection against himself.
Botolf.—It is an ill matter to assist rebels.
Kolbein Kaldaljos.—Thorolf insulted my son by giving him a nickname, and he took revenge for that.
Botolf.—You Icelanders must be more deliberate in your words than are we Norwegians, if every nickname shall cost a man's life. The slaying of Thorolf was a wicked deed, because Brand swore him an eternal truce. But in this land every one seems hardened in the ways of Kain.
Kolbein Kaldaljos.—My son Brand will succeed to Kolbein the Young!
Botolf.—He will succeed Kolbein? Then shall I seek to bring about a reconciliation between you and Kolbein the Young!
Broddi.—And for the purpose that it come about in the smoothest manner possible I need the fortifications of your see a day or two for my men.
Botolf.—You will be welcome to use them, Broddi.
Brand.—In still another matter give me assistance, sir bishop! During the hostilities that have lasted all these years a certain man who was being led to execution summoned me before the tribunal of God.
Botolf.—For that the Church knows no other help than a general indulgence and your living the rest of your natural life in peace.