Halla. What a lovely surprise! How did you catch it?
Kari. I ran it down.
Arnes. I don't believe there are many who can beat him at that. I know I can't.
Tota. May Tota pat it?
Halla. Tota may do anything she wants to. I should like to make you a jacket of swan's down.
Kari (cuts off the feet of the swan). You would like these, wouldn't you?
Tota. Yes.
Kari. Some day when I have time I will skin them and make little bags for you to keep your pebbles in.
Halla. You've got lovely playthings there! (Squats down on the ground.) Where are mother's eyes? (Hiding her eyes with the swan's feet.)
Tota (takes them away from her eyes). Here!