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Gunnar.

[After a moment's thought.] Thou hast dealt honourably with me, Örnulf; therefore it is fit that I should yield to thy will. Hear then, Kåre: I am willing to let the slaying of the thrall and the wrongs done toward thee quit each other. Kåre. [Gives Gunnar his hand.] It is a good offer; I am content. Örnulf. And he shall have peace for thee and thine? Gunnar. Peace shall he have, both at home and where soever he may go. Sigurd. [Pointing to the right.] See yonder! Gunnar. [Disturbed.] It is Hiördis! Örnulf. With armed men! Kåre. She is seeking me! Hiördis enters, with a troop of house-carls. She is clad in black, wearing a kirtle, cloak, and hood; the men are armed with swords and axes; she herself carries a light spear.

Hiördis

[Stops on entering.] We meet here in force, meseems.