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That will I.

Tell her, it was not with the heart he sinned; pure and blameless shall she surely meet him again.

That will I. [Points towards the background.] Hark! they are breaking the lock! [Points towards the chapel.] Hark! they are singing loud to God of salvation and peace! Hark again! All the bells in Nidaros are ringing! [Smiles mournfully.] They are ringing a king to his grave. Nay, nay, they ring for your true crowning! Farewell, my brother, let the purple robe of blood flow wide over your shoulders; under it may all sin be hidden! Go forth, go into the great church and take the crown of life. [Hastens into the chapel.

[''Chanting and bell-ringing continue during what follows.''

[Outside the gate.] The lock has burst! Force us not to break the peace of the church!