LADY INGER OF ÖSTRÅT
DRAMA IN FIVE ACTS
ACT FIRST
A room at Östråt. Through an open door in the back, the Banquet Hall is seen in faint moonlight, which shines fitfully through a deep bow-window in the opposite wall. To the right, an entrance-door; further forward, a curtained window. On the left, a door leading to the inner rooms; further forward a large open fireplace, which casts a glow over the room. It is a stormy evening.
Biörn and Finn are sitting by the fireplace. The latter is occupied in polishing a helmet. Several pieces of armour lie near them, along with a sword and shield.
Finn.
[After a pause.] Who was Knut[1] Alfson?
Biörn.
My Lady says he was the last of Norway's knighthood.
- ↑ Pronounce Knoot.
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