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Earl Skule.
I offer myself and all my friends.
Håkon.
I almost fear 'twill not suffice. Now must I gather round me all the men I can fully trust. Dagfinn the Peasant, let a messenger set out forthwith for Halogaland; Vegard Væradal must be recalled.
Dagfinn.
[Who has been standing somewhat towards the back, in conversation with a man in travelling dress who has entered the hall, approaches and says with emotion:] Vegard cannot come, my lord. Håkon. How know you that? Dagfinn. I have even now had tidings of him. Håkon. What tidings? Dagfinn. That Vegard Væradal is slain. Many Voices. Slain! Håkon. Who slew him? Dagfinn. Andres Skialdarband, the Earl's friend. [A short pause; uneasy whispers pass among the men.
