Gudfinna. They have not been sparing of the shark's meat. (Packs it away.)
Enter Kari, warm from running, happy and smiling.
Kari. Good day to you, Halla! (Shakes hands with her.)
Halla (has gone to meet Kari). Good day to you, and welcome back!
Arngrim (rising). Now I am so drunk that I can enjoy listening to the bleating of the sheep. By the way, washing with lukewarm milk is good for freckles. Exit.
Halla. Thanks! (To Gudfinna.) You may go now, if you like. You have been here with the luggage long enough. Exit Gudfinna.
(Halla and Kari stand silent until Gudfinna has disappeared. Then Kari draws her to him and kisses her.)
Halla. I would rather wait for you here than meet you at the fold. I was so frightened! I thought you had gone and would never come back. (Takes his hand and looks at him in loving wonder.) Where do you get your courage? I can't understand that you have not fled long ago.
Kari. I will tell you where I get my courage. (Kisses her.) I don't know how the days can be so gloriously long. It seems to me that I have lived more than the age of man since the first time you kissed me.
Halla. You love me!