(Enter CLERK HELGI, ILLUGI THE BLIND MAN, and HIS BOY, who supports him. People stream in with them, stationing themselves in the doors and near them. CLERK HELGI makes ILLUGI kneel down before the sepulchre of BISHOP GUDMUND, so that he turns his face to the spectators.)
Helgi.—Kneel down now before the sepulchre of the sainted friend of God who appeared to you in your dream; because your prayers have made you deserving of that beatitude. Embrace the image of our blessed father and say the Lord's prayer.
Kolbein.—Is that man blind?
Illugi (looks up and glances at him for a moment).—I am born blind.
Kolbein (aside to HAF BJARNASON).—His eyes were fixed on me as he looked up.
Helgi.—Domine Gudmunde, fac miraculum magnum!
Illugi (mutters).—Pater noster!
Helgi.—Behold the white hand of the saint, how it draws the film from the eyes of the blind man!
Kolbein.—I have not the gift to see such things.
Helgi.—Oh ye of little faith!