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deed! Since last I fared from Iceland I have lived at peace and traded in merchandise. No word more on this matter!
Hiördis.
If thou thyself wilt hide thy renown, thy wife shall speak.
Gunnar.
Peace, Hiördis—I command thee!
Hiördis.
Sigurd fought with eight men, being fully armed; Gunnar came to my bower in the black night, slew the bear that had twenty men's strength, and yet had but a short sword in his hand.
Gunnar.
[Violently agitated.] Woman, not a word more!
Dagny.
[Softly.] Sigurd, wilt thou endure?
Sigurd.
[Likewise.] Be still!
Hiördis.
[To the company.] And now, ye brave men—which is the mightier, Sigurd or Gunnar?
Gunnar.
Silence!
Hiördis.
[Loudly.] Speak out; I have the right to crave judgment.
