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Trond the Priest's letter, my lord! For Almighty God's sake,—have you it?

At least, I know where it may be found.

Tell me then, tell me!

Wait

Nay, nay—lose not your time; I see it draws to an end;—and 'tis said the King comes hither.

Ay, the King comes; thereby you may best see that I am mindful of your cause, even now.

What is your purpose?

Mind you, at the King's bridal—you said that Håkon's strength lay in his steadfast faith in himself?

Well?

If I confess, and raise a doubt in his mind, then his faith will fall, and his strength with it.

My lord, this is sinful, sinful, if he be the rightful king.