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Be sure Håkon will break sanctuary, when 'tis Vårbælgs he pursues.

That will he not; God will shield him from such a sin;—God always shields Håkon.

[In deep and sorrowful wrath.] To hear you speak thus, a man could not but ask: Who is king in this land?

[Smiling mournfully.] Ay, Paul Flida, that is the great question: Who is king in this land?

[Imploringly.] You are soul-sick to-night, my lord; let me act for you.

Ay, ay, do so.

[Going.] First will I break down all the bridges.

Madman! Stay!—Break down all the bridges! Know you what that means? I have assayed it;—beware of that!

What would you then, my lord?

I will talk with Håkon.