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That is for his mother's sake.

So looked not Håkon.

Who speaks now?

[Looking out.] Tord Skolle, the thane of Ranafylke.

Is he for the Earl?

No—for Håkon.

How motionless the Earl sits listening!

Håkon seems thoughtful—but strong none the less. [With animation.] If there came a traveller from afar, he could pick out those two amongst all the thousand others.

See, Margrete! Dagfinn the Peasant drags forth a gilded chair for Håkon

Paul Flida places one like it behind the Earl

Håkon's men seek to hinder it!