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Håkon.
Earl, I will believe as long as I may, that you mean not in good sooth what you have said to me
Earl Skule.
Were it my own father Andres Skialdarband had slain, he should still go free. Ask me no more.
Håkon.
Good. Then we ourselves must do justice in the matter!
Earl Skule.
[With an expression of alarm.] There will be bloodshed on both sides, my lord King!
Håkon.
So be it; none the less shall the deed be avenged.
Earl Skule.
It shall <g>not</g> be!—It <g>cannot</g> be!
Bishop Nicholas.
Nay, there the Earl is right.
Håkon.
Say you so, my honoured lord?
Bishop Nicholas.
Andres Skialdarband has taken the Cross.
Håkon and Earl Skule.
Taken the Cross!
Bishop Nicholas.
And has already sailed from the land.
