ARFI’S MEN [Some kneel, some kiss her robe; all give to her their eyes and hearts unconsciously.] What more?

THORDIS Bring water.

YORUL [Aside.] Master, the hounds are tethered. Where is Frida?

EGIL Dreaming! still dreaming!

YORUL Frida?

EGIL Wake me not.

THORDIS Arfi! O gentle earl, look up! Let not Your ears be as the turf to our great sorrow. Arfi! I love you; live!

YORUL [To Rolf.] Hast thou seen Frida?

ROLF No. [Exit Yorul, left; Egil approaches Arfi’s litter.]

EGIL Will he die?