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 might will we press onward, and fight and toil unresting, until thou art seated on the throne of Hårfager!

Hiördis, Hiördis, so have I dreamt in my wild youth; let it be forgotten—tempt me not!

[With dignity.] It is the Norn's will that we two shall hold together; it cannot be altered. Plainly now I see my task in life: to make thee famous over all the world. Thou hast stood before me every day, ever hour of my life; I sought to tear thee out of my mind, but I lacked the might; now it is needless, now that I know thou lovest me.

[With forced coldness.] If that be so—then know—I have loved thee; it has passed now;—I have forgot those days.

Sigurd, in that thou liest! So much at least am I worth, that if thou hast loved me once, thou canst never forget it.

[Vehemently.] I must; and now I will.

So be it; but thou canst not. Thou wilt seek to hinder me, but in vain; ere evening falls, Gunnar and Dagny shall know all.

Ha, that wilt thou never do!