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Yes, yes; come hither.

Oh, but you must not look at me; I was in bed already.

I have other things to think of.

What has befallen.

Give me a good counsel! I have even now received the worst tidings.

[Alarmed.] What tidings, Håkon?

That there are now two kings in Norway.

Two kings in Norway!—Håkon, where is my father?

He has proclaimed himself king on board his ship; now he is sailing to Nidaros to be crowned.

Oh God, thou almighty!

[''Sinks down on the bench, covers her face with her hands and weeps.'']

Two kings in the land!