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[Softly.] When you take the crown; in the hour of danger,—when you are fain of me in your direst need. [Goes out to the right, with and the women.

[After a short pause, draws his sword, and says with quiet determination.] All the Earl's men shall take the oath of fealty. [Vehemently.] Is this your settled purpose? [Almost imploringly.] King Håkon, do not so! No Earl's man shall leave Bergen ere he has sworn fealty to the King. [''Goes out with his Guard. All except the and the  follow him.''

He has dealt hardly with you to-day!

[ is silent, and looks out after the, as though struck dumb.

[More loudly.] And mayhap not king-born after all.

[Turns suddenly, in strong excitement, and seizes the by the arm.] Trond the Priest's confession—where is it?