Some of the Peasants.
We will go all the same, Lady Inger!
The Cry Spreads.
Ay, ay; we will go!
Lady Inger.
[Advancing a step towards them.] Who dares to move?
[A silence. After a moment's pause, she adds:
I have thought for you. What do you common folk know of the country's needs? How dare you judge of such things? You must e'en bear your oppressions and burdens yet awhile. Why murmur at that, when you see that we, your leaders, are as ill bested as you?Take all the weapons back to the hall. You shall know my further will hereafter. Go!
[The Retainers take back the arms, and the whole crowd then withdraws by the door on the right.
Elina.
[Softly to Biörn.] Say you still that I have sinned in misjudging—the Lady of Östråt?
Lady Inger.
[Beckons to Biörn, and says.] Have a guest-chamber ready.
Biörn.
It is well, Lady Inger!
