true. Were Sigurd of the same mind as in former days, it might be true enough; for then was his whole soul bent on being the foremost man in the land;—now he is content with a lowlier lot.
Dagny.
No, Hiördis; Sigurd is high-souled now as ever; I see it well, I am not the right mate for him. He has hidden it from me; but it shall be so no longer.
Hiördis.
What wilt thou do?
DAGNY.
I will no longer hang like a clog upon his feet; I will be a hindrance to him no longer.
Hiördis.
Then thou wilt?
Dagny.
Peace; some one comes!
A House-carl enters from the back.
The Carl.
Sigurd Viking is coming to the hall.
Hiördis.
Sigurd! Then call Gunnar hither.
The Carl.
Gunnar has ridden forth to gather his neighbours together; for Kåre the Peasant would
Hiördis.
Good, good, I know it; go! [The Carl goes. To Dagny, who is also going.] Whither wilt thou
