Margrete.
[Softly.] I will gladly be your wife. Earl Skule. [Pressing Håkon's hand.] Peace and friendship from my heart! Håkon. I thank you. Ivar Bodde. [To Dagfinn.] Heaven be praised; here is the dawn. Dagfinn. I almost believe it. Never before have I liked the Earl so well. Bishop Nicholas. [Behind him.] Ever on your guard, good Dagfinn—ever on your guard. Ivar Bodde. [To Vegard.] Now are you thane in Halogaland; here you have it under the King's hand. [Gives him the letter.
Vegard Væradal.
I will thank the King for his favour another time. [About to go.
Bishop Nicholas.
[Stops him.] Andres Skialdarband is an ugly neighbour; be not cowed by him. Vegard Væradal. No one has yet cowed Vegard Væradal. [Goes.
Bishop Nicholas.
[Following.] Be as rock and flint to Andres
