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 true. Were Sigurd of the same mind as in former days, it might be true enough; for then was his whole soul bent on being the foremost man in the land;—now he is content with a lowlier lot.

No, Hiördis; Sigurd is high-souled now as ever; I see it well, I am not the right mate for him. He has hidden it from me; but it shall be so no longer.

What wilt thou do?

I will no longer hang like a clog upon his feet; I will be a hindrance to him no longer.

Then thou wilt?

Peace; some one comes!

A House-carl enters from the back.

Sigurd Viking is coming to the hall.

Sigurd! Then call Gunnar hither.

Gunnar has ridden forth to gather his neighbours together; for Kåre the Peasant would

Good, good, I know it; go! [''The Carl goes. To'' , who is also going.] Whither wilt thou