Sigrid.
[Softly.] When you take the crown; in the hour of danger,—when you are fain of me in your direst need. [Goes out to the right, with Margrete, Lady Ragnhild, and the women.
Håkon.
[After a short pause, draws his sword, and says with quiet determination.] All the Earl's men shall take the oath of fealty. Earl Skule. [Vehemently.] Is this your settled purpose? [Almost imploringly.] King Håkon, do not so! Håkon. No Earl's man shall leave Bergen ere he has sworn fealty to the King. [Goes out with his Guard. All except the Earl and the Bishop follow him.
Bishop Nicholas.
He has dealt hardly with you to-day!
[Earl Skule is silent, and looks out after the King, as though struck dumb.
Bishop Nicholas.
[More loudly.] And mayhap not king-born after all.
Earl Skule.
[Turns suddenly, in strong excitement, and seizes the Bishop by the arm.] Trond the Priest's confession—where is it?
