Halla. Don't let that worry you.
Arnes. And he can't even see the color of your hair.
Halla. Do you bear a grudge against Kari, because he caught the swan?
Arnes. You had house and home and a good name, and you gave it all up for his sake. He ought to keep that in mind more than he does.
Halla. I don't want Kari to be offering up thanks like a meek bondsman. Besides, I have done nothing for him. I did it all for myself.
Arnes. He does not even bother to curry the skins for your bedding. If you did not have me, you would have to do it yourself.
Halla (stands up). I don't want your help. (Takes hold of the skin.) Let go!
Arnes (gives it up reluctantly). Are you angry?
Halla (takes the skin out of the horn-ring and throws it into the hut) You are not so sorely needed as you think you are. (Sits down again to her work.)
Arnes. I did not mean that. It makes me happy when I can do some little thing for you. Won't you let me finish it?