Halla (rising). Did you eat all your food?
Kari. Every bite.
Halla. Then you can't be hungry.
Kari. No.
Halla. And it is too early for the evening meal, but I can make you some tea.
Kari. Yes, do. (To Arnes.) Let us carry the swan to the cave. Exeunt Kari and Arnes.
Halla. Now Tota must be tied, so the waterfall can't take her, while mother is making tea. (Takes a rope that is fastened to a rock and ties it around Tota's waist. Brings some of her playthings.) Here are all your horses. (Puts a kettle of water over the fire; places some earthenware cups on the rocks by the hearth; takes a handful of dried herbs from a bag, rinses them in cold water, and portions them out in the cups. The faggots Arnes has brought, she throws on the fire. As she works, she sings.)
Have you seen a brave young lad?
'Tis my friend,
Dearest friend;