Kåre.
I offered Gunnar amends for the thrall, and he was willing; but then came Hiördis, and egged her husband on with many scornful words, and hindered the peace. Since then has Gunnar gone to the south, and to-day
Sigurd.
[Looking out to the left.] Here comes a band of wayfarers towards the north. Is it not? Kåre. It is Gunnar himself! Örnulf. Be of good heart; I trow I can make peace between you. Gunnar Headman, with several men, enters from the left. He is in peaceful attire, wearing a brown tunic, cross-gartered hose, a blue mantle, and a broad hat; he has no weapon but a small axe.
Gunnar.
[Stops in surprise and uncertainty on seeing the knot of men.] Örnulf of the Fiords! Yes, surely!
Örnulf.
Thou seest aright.
Gunnar.
[Approaching.] Then peace and welcome to thee in my land, if thou come in peace.
