[Paying no heed to him.] But I would have you take note that
had a sword-bearing man spoken to me in such wise--


BENGT.

Nay, but listen, Knut Gesling--you must understand us!


KNUT.

[As before.] Well, briefly, he should have learnt that the axe
sits loose in my hand, as you said but now.


BENGT.

[Softly.] There we have it! Margit, Margit, this will never
end well.


MARGIT.

[To KNUT.] You asked for a forthright answer, and that I have
given you.


KNUT.