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Ay, let me put on the robe; my son and I must stand on consecrated ground. I will to Elgesæter.

[Softly, to .] See that my father comes safely thither.

Bethink you that there are Birchlegs at Elgesæter.

But four men; you may easily deal with them, and once inside the convent walls they will not dare to touch you. I will seek Bård Bratte.

Nay, do not so!

Not on the King's ship, but at Elgesæter, must the outlaws save the kingdom for my father.

[Goes quickly out to the right.

[Whispering to another.] Go you to Elgesæter with Skule?

Hist; no; the Birchlegs are there!

Neither will I go; but say nought to the rest.