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 [ ''enters, followed by his Guard and many guests. Immediately afterwards, appears; she seems anxious and alarmed, and is about to rush up to the King, when she is restrained by, who, with other ladies, has followed her.  stands somewhat apart, towards the back. The men appear uneasy, and gather in a group on the right, where  is standing, but some way behind him.''

[In strong but repressed excitement.] Earl Skule, who is king in this land?

Who is king?

That was my question. I bear the kingly title, but who holds the kingly might?

The kingly might should dwell with him who has the kingly right.

So should it be; but is it so?

Do you summon me to judgment?

That do I; for that right I have toward every man in the land.

I fear not to answer for my dealings.