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Jatgeir.
And what should be my warranty that I did not feign?
King Skule.
Give up your calling in life; sing no more songs, and then will I believe you!
Jatgeir.
No, lord—that were to buy the crown too dear.
King Skule.
Bethink you well—'tis greater to be a king than a skald.
Jatgeir.
Not always.
King Skule.
'Tis but your unsung songs you must sacrifice!
Jatgeir.
Songs unsung are ever the fairest.
King Skule.
But I must—I must have one who can trust in me! Only one! I feel it—had I that one, I were saved!
Jatgeir.
Trust in yourself and you will be saved!
Paul Flida.
[Enters hastily.] King Skule, look to yourself! Håkon Håkonsson lies off Elgjarness with all his fleet!
King Skule.
Off Elgjarness! Then he is close at hand.
