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'Tis well for all of us!

The day wanes; the bridal-feast must now be at an end. I thank you, Sir Earl, for all the honour that has been shown me in these days.—You are bound for Nidaros, as I think?

That is my intent.

And I for Viken.—If you, Margrete, choose rather to abide in Bergen, then do so.

Whither you go, I go, until you forbid.

Good; then come with me.

Now is our kindred spread far abroad. [''Kneels to'' ] Grant me a grace, my lord King.

Rise, Lady Sigrid; whatever you crave shall be granted.

I cannot go with the Earl to Nidaros. The nunnery at Rein will soon be consecrated; write to the Archbishop—take order that I be made Abbess.