The Clerk Helgi.—Pax vobiscum! May Brand Kolbeinsson hear my voice?
Brand.—He is here.
Helgi.—What other persons are here?
Brand.—Broddi Thorleifsson and Jorun, my wife!
Helgi.—It is without the knowledge of Kolbein the Young and to bear word from Bishop Botolf that I am here. Will all of you keep silent about my coming here?
All.—Yes.
Helgi.—Then take the bandage from my eyes!
Broddi.—No. What happenings are there at Flugumyr?
Helgi.—I am no spy. My errand is to hand you the bishop's letter, Brand Kolbeinsson. (Holds out the parchment, which BRAND seizes.)
Brand.—Have you other messages besides?