Einar (quickly takes THOROLF'S ring from his arm).—Spare my life; for God's sake, mercy, mercy, mercy!
Helga.—You shall obtain the same mercy as did Thorolf Bjarnason!
Einar.—Do you know this ring, lady?
Helga (attentively looking at the ring).—That ring I know; did you steal it from the body of Thorolf?
Einar.—Steal? As rich a man as I am? No, Thorolf bade me give you this ring, lady, with this message——
Helga (approaching him, eagerly).—What message? What message? Was that just before he was slain?
Einar.—Yes, just before that!
Helga.—And the message? Are you tongue-tied?
Einar.—That I should be spared, life and limb, although I had been among his assailants.
Helga.—Did Thorolf mention any others to be spared beside you?