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Hush! The psalm is beginning.

[From inside the closed church doors, to the accompaniment of trumpets, is heard a singing Domine cœli, etc. etc. While the singing is going on, the church door is opened from inside; in the porch  is seen, surrounded by Priests and Monks.

[Steps forward to the doorway and proclaims with uplifted crozier.] Inga of Varteig is even now bearing the iron on behalf of Håkon the Pretender. [The church door is closed again; the singing inside continues.

[In a low voice, to the ] Call upon Holy King Olaf to protect the right. [Hurriedly, with a deprecating gesture.] Not now. Best not remind him of me. [Seizing by the arm.] Pray to the Lord thy God, Håkon Håkonsson. No need; I am sure of him. [The singing in the church grows louder; all uncover; many fall upon their knees and pray.