Fenris, the Wolf MacKaye, Percy Derived Text Format to access the structural information conversion Mathias Göbel TextGrid CC-BY-4.0 Lizenzvertrag Percy MacKaye, 1875 – 1956 Fenris, the Wolf: A Tragedy by Percy MacKaye ... New York London Macmillan 150 p. THE VIRGINS THE PACK SHRILL VOICES YORUL THE LITTLE BOY THOR EGIL'S MEN THE VOICE OF ARFI FRIDA VOICES OF THE VIRGINS LOKI THE FOLK FENRIS ODIN EGIL FREYJA ARFI'S MEN THORDIS CHORUS VIRGINS AND CHILDREN VOICES ARFI BALDUR AND FREYJA BALDUR THE CHILDREN THE VOICES THE VIRGINS AND CHILDREN FREYJA'S VOICE ONE OF EGIL'S MEN EGIL'S VOICE THE LITTLE GIRL BALDUR'S VOICE ROLF ERIC THE MEN THE LEECH THE TWELVE WULDOR ALL INGIMUND Tragedy Verse Drama Folk Drama Verse data extraction from source 1905

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NORMAN HAPGOOD

CRITIC AND FRIEND

CHARACTERS OF THE PROLOGUE ODIN BALDUR THOR LOKI FENRIS FENRIS'S PACK FREYJA OF THE PLAY INGIMUND, Priest of Odin EGIL, a Hunter ARFI, a Dwarf, his brother YORUL, liegeman of Egil ROLF, liegeman of Egil ERIC, liegeman of Egil WULDOR, liegeman of Arfi A LITTLE BOY THORDIS, daughter of Ingimund and priestess of Odin's temple FRIDA, one of her Virgins A LITTLE GIRL FOLK, PRIESTS, VIRGINS, CHILDREN
The crater of a volcano; dawn . The rune-stone of Odin, outside a tribal temple; morning . Egil's lodge in the forest; toward twilight . A prison chamber; day . The same; night . A forest glade; the pool of Freyja; early morning . The rune-stone again; sunset .

The Age of Northern Mythology; Iceland. The incidents of the play are conceived as taking place within the cycle of a year .
THE PROLOGUE Foreground — a frozen crater

At back, a cavern. Overhanging this, at left and back, snow-crusted cliffs, partly bared by the winds, stand out against the stars .

On one of these , ODIN seated; on his shoulders, two ravens. Beneath him, in the crater and cavern, half-discernible , FENRIS and his PACK.

 ODIN

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A silent pause, during which the first pale signs of dawn appear on the crags. Odin whispers to the ravens on his shoulders and they fly away. He sits motionless and serene THE PACK Slumbrously

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ODIN Gazes again on FENRIS.]

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THE PACK Slumbrously

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ODIN

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Fenris wakes THE PACK Wildly

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ODIN

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FENRIS

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ODIN

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THE PACK

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FENRIS

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ODIN

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THE PACK

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FENRIS

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ODIN

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FENRIS

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Odin, covering his face, turns away and disappears behind the crag. Fenris, with his pack, retires into the cavern, dragging his chain. Outside BALDUR is heard singing, joined, in chorus, by the voices of nature on whom he calls BALDUR

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CHORUS

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[FREYJA enters, looking fearfully around her FREYJA

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BALDUR Outside

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CHORUS

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FREYJA

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He leads her impetuously away from the crater toward the sunrise FREYJA Resists gently

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He draws her farther away FREYJA

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The rattle of Fenris's manacles echoes in the crater THE PACK

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FREYJA

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BALDUR

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FREYJA In dreadful wonder

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FREYJA Springs joyfully toward the crater

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BALDUR Stays her

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FREYJA

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FENRIS

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BALDUR Urging her away

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FREYJA

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ODIN Entering, intercepts her path with his spear

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ODIN

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FENRIS

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FREYJA

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ODIN

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FREYJA

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BALDUR

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ODIN To Freyja

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FREYJA

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ODIN

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FREYJA

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ODIN His face turning wistful with a beautiful light, lifts his obstructive spear, and stands from the path

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FENRIS

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ODIN

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He watches with the look of wistfulness as Freyja and Baldur, springing to the brink of the crater, gaze down upon Fenris FREYJA

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Freyja lets fall some of her flowers into the crater FENRIS Tearing them, as the Pack yells

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FREYJA Drawing back

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BALDUR

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FREYJA

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Clinging to Baldur, she gazes with fascinated awe upon Fenris, who, pacing ever in and out, amid his involving Pack, with the swift, incessant shuttle movement of a caged wild thing, upturns his shifting eyes in yearning FENRIS

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THE PACK

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FENRIS

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THE PACK

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FENRIS

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FREYJA To Baldur

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FENRIS

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THE PACK

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FENRIS

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FREYJA

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ODIN Aside

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BALDUR

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FREYJA Half wildly, whispers at Baldur's ear

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BALDUR

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Swinging from the brink of the crater, he lets himself down. As he descends, Fenris springs toward him to the limit of his chain FENRIS

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BALDUR

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FENRIS Holding out his chain to Baldur

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FENRIS Craftily beckoning Baldur under the shadow of a cleft

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FENRIS

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BALDUR

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FENRIS

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Odin beckons to the eastward with his spear. From the distance comes a flash of fire and faint thunder BALDUR

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By a dazzling river of light and thunder-peal, the whole scene is riven. On the peaks at either side appear LOKI and THOR. Loki holds in his hand a serpentine whip of many lashes, as of glittering brass; Thor, a white hammer. The Pack cower, moaning; Fenris stands glaring, with head bent backward as in sudden pain ODIN

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FREYJA

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ODIN

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BALDUR

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ODIN

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To Loki

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Held by his chain, Fenris flees wildly in circles, and seeking to hide himself, finally crouches in terror, centre. He is prevented from entering the cavern by Thor, who stands there FENRIS

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BALDUR AND FREYJA

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ODIN

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As Loki swings his whip of fire, the Pack beneath fall on their faces. Amid them Fenris crouches at half stature. Baldur and Freyja kneel as frozen, with lifted hands toward Odin. Thus in sudden twilight and silence, fine silent lashes of unintermittent lightning uncoil and coil, as the scourge is whirled, around the cringing body of the wolf. A shudder only reveals his extreme pangs ODIN

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FENRIS

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BALDUR

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ODIN

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THE PACK Some fawning toward Odin, others seeking protection of Fenris

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As Fenris, by a gesture of rage, drives these from him into the cavern, Thor raises his hammer. Immediate night shuts out the scene. In this surge of darkness the deep rolling of thunder swells and culminates, as by waves, in the blank burst of the thunder-bolt. Through a half-lull, amid moaning of the Pack, are heard voices from the crater BALDUR'S VOICE

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FREYJA'S VOICE

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ODIN

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The thunder dies away. Sudden dawn breaks, ripening soon to daylight. Within the crater, Freyja is revealed, standing over the exhausted form of Fenris

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FREYJA

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ODIN

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BALDUR

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ODIN Going apart

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He descends into the crater BALDUR AND FREYJA

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FENRIS Clutching the snow at their feet, feebly

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ODIN

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Indicates the earth below them

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Faintly, as from a great distance, there rises a sound of many voices crying, "Odin! Asa Odin!" and the rumour of beasts in pain

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THOR

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ODIN

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FREYJA

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ODIN

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FENRIS In rage, half rising

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He sinks back, faint BALDUR To Odin

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ODIN

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FREYJA

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ODIN

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FENRIS

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LOKI

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ODIN

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To Baldur and Freyja

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In faint lightning and thunder, Loki and Thor disappear. Odin ascends the crater, followed by Baldur and Freyja. Climbing together the steep slope, these two look backward upon the prostrate wolf who, following them with his eyes, moves not until they reach the summit. There against a sky of sunlit storm, Freyja pauses and stretches forth her arm to him FREYJA

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FENRIS Starts up madly

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As Freyja and the gods pass from sight beyond the cliffs, Fenris gnaws at his chain in inarticulate fury
ACT I
SCENE I: Outside a tribal temple.

The gable beams are low; only the entrance end of the building, set at an angle, on the left, is visible. In the distance rises a snow-capped volcano, its slopes — in the nearer background — pied with the young leaves and blossoms of early spring; against these, jutting from behind the temple, a gallows-tree. On the right, at back, a solitary pine of great age sways solemn boughs over half the scene, the centre of which is occupied by a vast monolith, or boulder, tapering upward to a jagged end. The face of this stone, graved deeply with runes, is ( on its lower half ) dark carmine and smooth as ivory; from behind it blue smoke is rising; before it stands an altar of stone, on which is set a silver bowl .

In front of this altar stands INGIMUND, the temple priest, clad in a sleeveless leathern smock to the knees; his arms are reddened with sacrifice; from his throat — beneath his long, grey hair — hangs an image of Odin; on his right wrist a ring of plain gold; in his left hand a spear. On either side of him an altar priest holds a bunch of sprinkling twigs. From the temple four other priests are bearing a slaughtered bullock to the fire behind the rune-stone. Massed in the right foreground are EGIL and his men; on the left , ARFI and his men. Egil, noble of stature, stands moodily filing the grooves of a crossbow; Arfi, bent and dwarfed, sits with his ear close to a harp, which he thrums softly .

From the right background, beneath the pine, enters, singing, a procession of the folk, escorting an ark on wheels, drawn by oxen, whose flanks are wreathed with flowers, and whose horns are adorned with gold. Following the ark, which passes on into the temple, horses and sheep are led to the sacrifice. These, as they pass before him, Ingimund marks with the sign of a spear, while the altar priests sprinkle them with blood from the silver bowl .

At the entrance of the temple stand THORDIS and her VIRGINS, who take from the beasts their garlands and hang them on the doors and outer walls. The men and women of the throng, chanting to a barbaric cadence, lift up their arms and faces to the sky .

 THE FOLK

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Distant thunder FRIDA

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THE VIRGINS

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THE FOLK

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YORUL To Rolf

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WULDOR

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YORUL

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WULDOR

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YORUL Strikes Wuldor

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WULDOR Retaliating

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The followers, from either side, spring forward and fight fiercely. Ingimund strikes among them with his spear INGIMUND

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FRIDA Parting with Thordis by the temple

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Leaving her maidens, Thordis comes quietly from the temple and stands before the rune-stone and Ingimund, who, with his spear, beckons also Egil and Arfi. As these join Thordis, the altar priests, with a heavy chain of gold, enclose the four in a circular space, while the folk chant as before THE FOLK

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Thunder; storm gathers and the scene grows darker, as bigger clouds of smoke roll upward from behind the rune-stone INGIMUND Removing the gold circlet from his wrist

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To Egil, then Arfi

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To the Priests

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As Egil and Arfi grasp the ring, lightning begins to play over the scene, and thunder deepens the voices of the people THE FOLK

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INGIMUND Lifting his face and spear toward the sky, intones

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THE FOLK

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FRIDA

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FRIDA

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Amid supernatural darkness and thunder-peal, Ingimund, Thordis, Egil, and Arfi are struck to the earth, and all the people flee, except Yorul and Frida, who crouch beside the temple THE FOLK In the distance

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Pause; the passing of the storm; silence FRIDA Rising

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YORUL

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FRIDA

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Embracing her

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FRIDA

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YORUL

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Together they approach the bodies FRIDA

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YORUL

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FRIDA

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FRIDA

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YORUL

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FRIDA

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YORUL

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Going out

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Exit FRIDA Alone with the four bodies, stands before the rune-stone

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Slowly the bodies rise and look upon her; she crouches before them

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She falls unconscious. Egil, who has risen with the gold altar chain wound about him, gnaws it EGIL

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Enter Yorul and a LEECH, followed by the folk THE LEECH

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YORUL Stands bewildered

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THORDIS Bends over Frida

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ARFI

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YORUL

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THE LEECH To the folk

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WULDOR To the folk

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ROLF

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FRIDA Rising, faintly

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INGIMUND

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WULDOR

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INGIMUND

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Wuldor and the folk whisper among themselves. Yorul supports Frida toward the temple YORUL

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FRIDA

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YORUL

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FRIDA

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Taking Frida from Yorul, the temple virgins lead her into the temple INGIMUND To Wuldor

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WULDOR

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INGIMUND

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YORUL Returning dazed from the temple

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Egil, who, with fixed gaze, has been eyeing Thordis, starts wildly, paces back and forth, dragging the altar chain as he moves EGIL

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EGIL'S MEN

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ARFI'S MEN

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INGIMUND

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THORDIS

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INGIMUND

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THORDIS

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INGIMUND

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ARFI

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INGIMUND

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Springing forward, Egil seizes Thordis's hand, which he raises to his lips EGIL

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He bites her hand. Screaming, she draws away from him and clings to the dwarf THORDIS

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WULDOR

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EGIL

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ARFI

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ROLF Seizing Yorul's arm, points at Egil

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YORUL

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With a gesture of fury, Egil rushes upon Arfi EGIL

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INGIMUND Stays him

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ARFI Quietly

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WULDOR As Arfi binds her hand, gazes on Thordis, whose eyes have closed

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EGIL Clutching the air, in passion for coherence

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YORUL Drawing

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ARFI'S MEN

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EGIL'S MEN

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INGIMUND

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THE FOLK Murmur

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EGIL

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INGIMUND

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EGIL

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YORUL

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EGIL'S MEN

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INGIMUND

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THE FOLK Falling back

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EGIL Stands alone in a great circle

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YORUL

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ONE OF EGIL'S MEN

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The men hesitate; then all — except twelve, including Yorul, who step into the circle — depart fearfully THE TWELVE

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The folk cry out; some go from the scene, others into the temple EGIL Seizing up with both hands the silver bowl

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THE TWELVE

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Egil drinks from the silver bowl
SCENE II: The interior of Egil's lodge in the forest; toward twilight. The room is roughly built of logs, long cross-beams overhead. From these ( in the right corner, back ) hang suspended the bodies and skins of antelope, bear, and wild game; and beneath these — piled upon a bench against the wall — a heap of furs and hides. Centre, back, a door. Left, in the earthen floor, a hearth with ashes; above it, a hole in the roof. Beyond this hearth, left, sitting at the open window , FRIDA, alone. She looks out dreamily toward the forest, from which horns echo and answer. Suddenly she starts up, gazes intently, gives a low cry, and, dodging down as she passes the window, springs across to the heap of hides, among which she conceals herself. After a pause, the door opens; EGIL enters, panting — evidently pursued. His brow is bleeding, and he limps. Turning to bar the door, he lets fall a bloodied wolf's skin. Immediately he snatches it up caressingly; gazes around, listens enraged to the horns, limps swiftly to the hearth, hesitates; then, as a sudden horn-blast resounds close by, falls on his knees, digs ferociously in the ashes with his two hands like an animal, thrusts the wolf's skin in the cavity, and covers it over with the ashes, carefully replacing the charred brands on top. Swiftly, then, binding up his bleeding brow and thigh, he unbars the door, seizes a whip from a corner, and springs stealthily out of the window. At the same moment, horses are heard to gallop up to the lodge; the door bursts open; YORUL and ROLF appear on the sill . YORUL

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ROLF

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YORUL

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ROLF

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YORUL

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ROLF

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YORUL

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ROLF

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

YORUL

Contains 63 words in 4 sentences using 351 chars .

ROLF

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

YORUL

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

ROLF

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

YORUL

Contains 52 words in 4 sentences using 260 chars .

ROLF

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

YORUL

Contains 20 words in 1 sentence using 128 chars .

ROLF

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

YORUL

Contains 49 words in 2 sentences using 269 chars .

ROLF

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars .

YORUL

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 147 chars .

ROLF

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

YORUL

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 89 chars .

ROLF

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

YORUL

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

ROLF

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 125 chars .

Exit

As Yorul is following Rolf, Frida steps forward

 FRIDA Speaks low

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 8 chars .

YORUL

Contains 4 words in 4 sentences using 26 chars .

FRIDA

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

YORUL

Contains 16 words in 4 sentences using 89 chars .

FRIDA

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 68 chars .

YORUL

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

FRIDA

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

YORUL

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 131 chars .

FRIDA

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

YORUL

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars .

FRIDA

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

YORUL

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

FRIDA

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

YORUL

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

FRIDA

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

YORUL In amazement

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

FRIDA

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

She goes to the hearth YORUL In scorn

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars .

FRIDA

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

She brushes back the ashes, revealing the beast's head YORUL

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 50 chars .

FRIDA

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

YORUL

Contains 18 words in 4 sentences using 97 chars .

FRIDA

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

YORUL

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

FRIDA

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

YORUL

Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 80 chars .

FRIDA

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

YORUL

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 24 chars .

FRIDA

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

YORUL

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

FRIDA

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 114 chars .

YORUL

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

FRIDA

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 97 chars .

YORUL

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

FRIDA

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars .

YORUL Drops the hide and steps back

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 21 chars .

FRIDA

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars .

YORUL

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

FRIDA

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

YORUL

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

FRIDA

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 41 chars .

YORUL

Contains 55 words in 3 sentences using 298 chars .

FRIDA

Contains 83 words in 5 sentences using 447 chars .

YORUL

Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 118 chars .

FRIDA

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

YORUL

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 99 chars .

FRIDA

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

YORUL

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 150 chars .

Enter, with his followers, Egil, cracking his whip EGIL

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 31 chars .

ROLF

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

EGIL

Contains 8 words in 4 sentences using 41 chars .

ERIC Pointing at Yorul, who holds up the skin

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

THE MEN

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 11 chars .

EGIL Leaping upon Yorul, flings him to the ground

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

YORUL

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 39 chars .

FRIDA Coming forward

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

ROLF

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars .

FRIDA

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

ERIC With the others' help, separates the two

Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars .

EGIL

Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 103 chars .

ROLF Aside to Eric

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

YORUL

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars .

EGIL

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 35 chars .

Craftily

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

YORUL

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 94 chars .

EGIL

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars .

Taking the pelt from Yorul, he drops it on the hearth

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars .

YORUL

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 13 chars .

EGIL With his foot, covering the pelt with the ashes

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars .

THE MEN Gather round Yorul

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

EGIL

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

Aside

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

Looks keenly at Rolf

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars .

ROLF

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

EGIL

Contains 18 words in 6 sentences using 149 chars .

ERIC

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

EGIL

Contains 50 words in 12 sentences using 267 chars .

Suddenly changing

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

He springs to the window YORUL

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

EGIL

Contains 17 words in 6 sentences using 117 chars .

YORUL To whom Egil clings

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

EGIL

Contains 66 words in 5 sentences using 419 chars .

ROLF At the window

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 146 chars .

EGIL

Contains 25 words in 8 sentences using 151 chars .

ERIC Aside to men

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

ROLF

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

EGIL

Contains 32 words in 8 sentences using 210 chars .

ROLF

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 32 chars .

ERIC

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

YORUL

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

EGIL

Contains 20 words in 5 sentences using 140 chars .

YORUL

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 98 chars .

EGIL Swinging his whip

Contains 8 words in 5 sentences using 101 chars .

Striking Rolf

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

ROLF

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

YORUL Imploring

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

EGIL

Contains 13 words in 6 sentences using 109 chars .

Follows the men, lashing them ERIC

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

YORUL Aside

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

The men go forth, whipped wildly by EGIL, who sinks exhausted by the closed door EGIL

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

YORUL Outside

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

FRIDA Starts for the door

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

[EGIL, rolling in her way, gazes at her, and rises, panting; she draws back EGIL

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

FRIDA

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

EGIL

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

FRIDA

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

EGIL

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 91 chars .

FRIDA

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars .

She faints EGIL

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

Lifting her in his arms, he bears her off, left

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 44 chars .

A pause; sunset glows through the window; the outer door is partly opened by Rolf, who calls in ROLF

Contains 34 words in 8 sentences using 188 chars .

Exit, closing the door. Another pause; the room grows dimmer; Egil slowly reënters, left EGIL

Contains 44 words in 6 sentences using 251 chars .

As Egil goes to the hearth, enter INGIMUND, THORDIS, WULDOR, and a number of Arfi's men, carrying a litter, on which lies ARFI; these accompanied by Yorul, Rolf, Eric, and Egil's men INGIMUND

Contains 34 words in 5 sentences using 200 chars .

THORDIS By the litter

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

INGIMUND

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

EGIL Gazing at Thordis

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars .

WULDOR

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

ARFI'S MEN Some kneel, some kiss her robe; all give to her their eyes and hearts unconsciously

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

YORUL Aside

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 50 chars .

EGIL

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 27 chars .

YORUL

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

EGIL

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 23 words in 6 sentences using 109 chars .

YORUL To Rolf

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

ROLF

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 5 chars .

Exit Yorul, left; Egil approaches Arfi's litter EGIL

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

INGIMUND

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

EGIL

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

WULDOR

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 105 chars .

INGIMUND

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 34 chars .

WULDOR

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

ROLF

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars .

Reënter Yorul. He staggers forward INGIMUND

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

ERIC

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

INGIMUND

Contains 17 words in 4 sentences using 93 chars .

YORUL Wildly

Contains 8 words in 4 sentences using 49 chars .

ALL

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 8 chars .

YORUL

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

EGIL Crouching back

Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 29 chars .

YORUL Grappling Egil, tears off his bandages

Contains 12 words in 4 sentences using 109 chars .

INGIMUND

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

YORUL

Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 160 chars .

THE MEN Falling away

Contains 2 words in 3 sentences using 43 chars .

INGIMUND

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 118 chars .

EGIL Glares about him in fear and rage

Contains 3 words in 4 sentences using 45 chars .

INGIMUND

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

YORUL

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 28 chars .

ROLF

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars .

YORUL

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 54 chars .

Exit, left INGIMUND

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

THORDIS To Wuldor, who is about to attack Egil with a spear

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars .

ARFI Raises his body painfully on the litter

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

WULDOR

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

INGIMUND

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

ARFI

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 93 chars .

WULDOR

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 130 chars .

Lowering her voice

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

ARFI Faintly

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

INGIMUND

Contains 36 words in 4 sentences using 231 chars .

As the men approach with fetters, Egil seizes a chain from one, and, springing fearfully to Thordis's side, there crouches and lifts it to her EGIL

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

Thordis puts the chain upon Egil
ACT II
SCENE I: A prison chamber, dim, built of stone On the right stands a high, framed tapestry, the design partly worked; beside it, on a table, several harps and instruments of music. On the left, extending centre, the half-completed model of a structure resembling the temple in Act I, Scene I; beside it, wooden blocks and miniature beams; in front of it a stone tablet, upon which EGIL — stooped, with an instrument in his hand — is laboriously carving runes. Behind him stands ARFI, at times guiding the hand of his brother, who is evidently being overcome by weariness, against which he struggles for concentration. Finally Egil's head droops, his hand falls, and his body sinks prone. At the door , THORDIS enters . THORDIS

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

ARFI

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars .

ARFI

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

THORDIS Sighs unconsciously

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

ARFI

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 131 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars .

ARFI

Contains 75 words in 3 sentences using 436 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

ARFI

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 34 words in 4 sentences using 183 chars .

ARFI

Contains 74 words in 3 sentences using 443 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 45 words in 3 sentences using 257 chars .

ARFI

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars .

In his sleep, Egil moans THORDIS

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 89 chars .

ARFI

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 112 chars .

ARFI

Contains 66 words in 2 sentences using 362 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 37 words in 2 sentences using 215 chars .

ARFI

Contains 28 words in 2 sentences using 152 chars .

Egil cries out again THORDIS

Contains 28 words in 6 sentences using 174 chars .

ARFI Smiling

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 75 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

ARFI

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

ARFI

Contains 42 words in 2 sentences using 287 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 94 chars .

Egil moans

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

EGIL Low, in his sleep

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

EGIL

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars .

ARFI

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 73 chars .

ARFI

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

EGIL Starting to his feet

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

EGIL Crouched, pacing to and fro

Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 163 chars .

ARFI

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

EGIL Looking, with closed eyes, as toward a height

Contains 29 words in 4 sentences using 161 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

ARFI

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

EGIL In sudden terror, seeking to fly

Contains 4 words in 5 sentences using 27 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

ARFI

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 107 chars .

EGIL Defiantly

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

EGIL

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

Swaying with anguish, as under the blows of a scourge, he sinks upon the floor, overwhelmed and quivering

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 42 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 5 words in 4 sentences using 35 chars .

EGIL Gradually waking, rises to his knees

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

EGIL

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 88 chars .

ARFI

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 95 chars .

EGIL

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 80 chars .

ARFI

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars .

EGIL

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

EGIL

Contains 80 words in 9 sentences using 428 chars .

ARFI

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars .

EGIL

Contains 37 words in 3 sentences using 228 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 22 words in 4 sentences using 158 chars .

EGIL

Contains 94 words in 5 sentences using 521 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 52 words in 3 sentences using 254 chars .

EGIL

Contains 2 words in 1 sentence using 48 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 26 words in 2 sentences using 161 chars .

EGIL

Contains 6 words in 4 sentences using 63 chars .

THORDIS Taking up, among the instruments, a reed-pipe

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 67 chars .

Sitting beside the block temple, Arfi begins to play upon the reed EGIL

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 30 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 117 chars .

EGIL

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 69 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 53 words in 11 sentences using 293 chars .

Taking hands, they dance whilst Arfi blows the mellow pipe. Eager, impetuous, Egil becomes kindled by the sound and motion till, in the midst, dropping Thordis's hand, he gropes toward the wall EGIL

Contains 11 words in 5 sentences using 81 chars .

ARFI Stops playing, and rises

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

EGIL

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

Stumbling against the blocks

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

ARFI

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 96 chars .

EGIL

Contains 66 words in 12 sentences using 392 chars .

ARFI

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 65 chars .

EGIL Controlling himself, shudders

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

ARFI

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 111 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 14 words in 4 sentences using 97 chars .

Going to the tapestry frame, while Egil joins Arfi, she begins to work upon the embroidery, observing from time to time their block-building EGIL

Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 45 chars .

ARFI

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 105 chars .

EGIL

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

ARFI

Contains 88 words in 7 sentences using 484 chars .

EGIL

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 57 chars .

ARFI

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars .

EGIL

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 99 chars .

ARFI

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars .

Egil's structure falls EGIL

Contains 7 words in 4 sentences using 47 chars .

ARFI

Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 222 chars .

EGIL

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

ARFI

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 138 chars .

EGIL

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

ARFI

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 133 chars .

EGIL

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

ARFI

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

EGIL

Contains 22 words in 5 sentences using 112 chars .

ARFI

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

EGIL

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

She shakes her head and smiles

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 17 chars .

ARFI

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

EGIL

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 95 chars .

ARFI

Contains 44 words in 3 sentences using 239 chars .

Enter WULDOR; he goes to Arfi and speaks aside

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

WULDOR

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 19 chars .

ARFI

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

WULDOR

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 126 chars .

ARFI

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

Exit Wuldor THORDIS Whom Arfi approaches, with a warning gesture

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

ARFI Aside

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 36 chars .

ARFI

Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 177 chars .

THORDIS Leaving the tapestry

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars .

ARFI

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 62 chars .

Exeunt EGIL Solus

Contains 182 words in 9 sentences using 1014 chars .

Enter YORUL.]

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 60 chars .

YORUL As Egil starts up, bows himself at his feet

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

EGIL

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 88 chars .

YORUL

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 10 chars .

EGIL

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

YORUL Turning upward his face

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

EGIL Dreamily

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars .

YORUL

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 100 chars .

EGIL

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

YORUL

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

EGIL

Contains 15 words in 3 sentences using 86 chars .

YORUL

Contains 29 words in 5 sentences using 206 chars .

EGIL

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

YORUL

Contains 90 words in 4 sentences using 495 chars .

EGIL

Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 87 chars .

YORUL

Contains 80 words in 7 sentences using 404 chars .

EGIL

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

YORUL

Contains 5 words in 1 sentence using 37 chars .

EGIL

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 117 chars .

YORUL

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

EGIL

Contains 30 words in 6 sentences using 208 chars .

YORUL

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 18 chars .

EGIL

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

YORUL

Contains 4 words in 1 sentence using 51 chars .

EGIL Laughing

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

YORUL

Contains 3 words in 1 sentence using 23 chars .

EGIL

Contains 51 words in 6 sentences using 270 chars .

YORUL

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

EGIL Beginning to pace back and forth

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

YORUL

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 126 chars .

EGIL

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

YORUL

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars .

EGIL

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

YORUL

Contains 23 words in 4 sentences using 158 chars .

EGIL

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

YORUL

Contains 25 words in 5 sentences using 160 chars .

EGIL

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

YORUL

Contains 13 words in 2 sentences using 109 chars .

EGIL

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 5 chars .

YORUL

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 90 chars .

Draws nearer and whispers

Contains 62 words in 9 sentences using 370 chars .

EGIL

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

YORUL

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 60 chars .

EGIL

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 24 chars .

YORUL

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

They look long at each other EGIL

Contains 4 words in 4 sentences using 84 chars .

YORUL

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

EGIL

Contains 31 words in 3 sentences using 205 chars .

YORUL Raising his right arm

Contains 23 words in 2 sentences using 124 chars .

EGIL

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

Yorul covers his face, and exit

Contains 22 words in 6 sentences using 115 chars .

Throwing himself down beside the temple of blocks, he destroys it, insensate, and crouches, laughing, amid the ruins
SCENE II The curtain rises presently upon the same: a taper burns low . THORDIS, seated with a harp, is playing; near her EGIL stands amid the block ruins. Ceasing to play, Thordis rises, looks at Egil ( who stands oblivious ), passes silently to the window and looks out . THORDIS

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 19 chars .

EGIL Stirs as from a trance

Contains 60 words in 7 sentences using 369 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars .

EGIL

Contains 155 words in 17 sentences using 847 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

EGIL

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 172 chars .

Giving him the harp

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

At the door, as they clasp hands

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 24 chars .

Exit EGIL

Contains 96 words in 14 sentences using 552 chars .

Lifting the harp

Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 107 chars .

Fiercely he plucks out several strings

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

Pausing

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 84 chars .

Wrenching with both hands the harp's frame, he breaks it in halves, and exultant, raises them above his head, with a great breath

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

ACT III SCENE: A forest glade On the left, a green bank and a pool, back of which is a thicket; on the right, a vista, beneath boughs, of a distant volcano, rising through the wet light of dawn . EGIL'S VOICE Outside

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 21 chars .

SHRILL VOICES Outside

Contains 6 words in 4 sentences using 46 chars .

Enter, right , EGIL, running. He is completely surrounded and swarmed over by little children in bright spring garb. One little girl has climbed upon his shoulder, where she clings THE CHILDREN

Contains 6 words in 5 sentences using 37 chars .

EGIL

Contains 29 words in 5 sentences using 198 chars .

THE CHILDREN Taking hands, dance about him, singing

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 197 chars .

EGIL

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 198 chars .

He lies down, pretending death; each child places his foot upon him, with a shout. At this he springs up, laughing, seizes a little boy and girl, and, seating himself on a log, places them on his knees. The others cluster about him

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars .

THE LITTLE BOY

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

EGIL

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

THE LITTLE BOY

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

EGIL

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars .

THE LITTLE GIRL

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars .

EGIL

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 61 chars .

THE LITTLE GIRL

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

EGIL

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

THE CHILDREN

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 23 chars .

EGIL

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

THE CHILDREN Severally

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 130 chars .

THE LITTLE GIRL

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

EGIL Takes both her hands, smiling

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

THE LITTLE GIRL

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 116 chars .

Egil drops her hands and rises THE LITTLE BOY

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

EGIL Vassal-like to the little boy

Contains 16 words in 3 sentences using 74 chars .

THE LITTLE BOY

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 75 chars .

To the children

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 56 chars .

EGIL

Contains 25 words in 4 sentences using 138 chars .

THE CHILDREN Running from the little boy

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 21 chars .

Passing left into the wood, they are seen for some time gathering flowers and watching, in their game, the stealthy approachments of the little boy EGIL

Contains 42 words in 5 sentences using 238 chars .

Looking up into the tree-tops, he laughs again

Contains 51 words in 7 sentences using 284 chars .

Flinging himself upon the bank

Contains 68 words in 3 sentences using 422 chars .

Where he lies thus rapt in the sylvan landscape, the first sunlight breaks through the wood, and by it the SHADOW of a man is thrown sharply, from the left, across the reclining form of Egil. At the same time, from the right, is heard Arfi's voice, singing THE VOICE OF ARFI

Contains 17 words in 1 sentence using 105 chars .

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 104 chars .

Slowly having risen to his feet, Egil perceives the human shadow and starts EGIL

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

The shadow recedes, left, from the scene

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 102 chars .

THE VOICE OF ARFI

Contains 15 words in 2 sentences using 113 chars .

Contains 17 words in 2 sentences using 93 chars .

EGIL

Contains 21 words in 6 sentences using 163 chars .

THORDIS Calls outside

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

EGIL Pausing

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 58 chars .

Enter, right , THORDIS and ARFI. They are dressed in white, the dwarf being quaintly garlanded. They are followed by WULDOR. Thordis goes gaily toward Egil, extending both her hands THORDIS

Contains 43 words in 8 sentences using 239 chars .

Taking her hands, he still looks off left EGIL

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 27 words in 6 sentences using 183 chars .

EGIL Looking upon Thordis

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

Quickly then turning away, speaks under his breath to Wuldor

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

ARFI

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 28 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 38 words in 4 sentences using 234 chars .

EGIL Aside to Wuldor

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 142 chars .

Watches Wuldor off, left. Arfi, quietly looking at him, speaks to Thordis ARFI

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

EGIL

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

ARFI Smiling

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 90 chars .

EGIL

Contains 100 words in 6 sentences using 580 chars .

The three hold hands ARFI After a pause

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 135 chars .

THORDIS Loosening her hands with a laugh

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 71 chars .

ARFI Speaks low, with a smile

Contains 9 words in 3 sentences using 59 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars .

ARFI

Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 207 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

ARFI

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 38 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 78 chars .

ARFI

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 140 chars .

EGIL

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 53 chars .

ARFI

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

EGIL Embarrassed

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

ARFI

Contains 58 words in 8 sentences using 361 chars .

EGIL

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars .

ARFI

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 30 chars .

EGIL

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 86 chars .

ARFI

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

EGIL

Contains 12 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars .

ARFI

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

EGIL

Contains 65 words in 9 sentences using 359 chars .

ARFI Returning to Egil, embraces him

Contains 42 words in 5 sentences using 215 chars .

Exit, right EGIL

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 47 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 44 chars .

EGIL

Contains 30 words in 2 sentences using 216 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

She reaches to him her hand; he does not take it EGIL

Contains 64 words in 11 sentences using 362 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 23 chars .

EGIL

Contains 71 words in 4 sentences using 452 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars .

EGIL

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 118 chars .

EGIL

Contains 84 words in 5 sentences using 422 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

EGIL

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 40 chars .

EGIL

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 54 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 30 words in 4 sentences using 152 chars .

EGIL

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

EGIL After a pause

Contains 86 words in 7 sentences using 487 chars .

THORDIS Smiling

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 64 chars .

On the edge of the scene, left, unobserved by them, reappears the human SHADOW.] EGIL Slowly rises

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 22 words in 2 sentences using 123 chars .

He follows and sits beside her; the Shadow slowly moves toward them EGIL

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 50 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

EGIL

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

The Shadow moves between them. EGIL starts tip with a cry

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 80 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 35 chars .

EGIL

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 53 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

EGIL

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 89 chars .

EGIL

Contains 19 words in 4 sentences using 82 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

EGIL

Contains 81 words in 4 sentences using 429 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 78 chars .

EGIL

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 91 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 66 chars .

EGIL

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

EGIL Smiling

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 14 chars .

THORDIS Showing her hand

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 34 chars .

EGIL

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 78 chars .

EGIL

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

EGIL

Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 67 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 14 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars .

EGIL

Contains 8 words in 1 sentence using 49 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

EGIL

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 48 words in 5 sentences using 326 chars .

EGIL

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 43 words in 2 sentences using 243 chars .

EGIL Low

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 24 words in 2 sentences using 164 chars .

EGIL

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 101 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 16 words in 2 sentences using 82 chars .

EGIL

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 68 words in 3 sentences using 332 chars .

EGIL

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 45 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 56 words in 4 sentences using 322 chars .

EGIL

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 102 chars .

EGIL

Contains 22 words in 5 sentences using 115 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 17 words in 3 sentences using 129 chars .

Enter Wuldor, left; he goes to Egil WULDOR

Contains 31 words in 4 sentences using 198 chars .

EGIL Seizing Wuldor's wrists, speaks huskily

Contains 68 words in 7 sentences using 365 chars .

Exit Wuldor, right, looking darkly THORDIS

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 81 chars .

EGIL

Contains 67 words in 5 sentences using 422 chars .

Breaks into laughter THORDIS

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 20 chars .

EGIL

Contains 45 words in 6 sentences using 276 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

EGIL

Contains 26 words in 4 sentences using 131 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

EGIL

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 18 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 69 chars .

EGIL

Contains 56 words in 6 sentences using 319 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 47 chars .

EGIL

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

Points into the wood

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 91 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 41 chars .

EGIL

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

EGIL

Contains 52 words in 2 sentences using 292 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 15 chars .

EGIL

Contains 69 words in 5 sentences using 425 chars .

THORDIS Gazing at him

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

EGIL

Contains 94 words in 7 sentences using 570 chars .

Enter right, in the background, Arfi; he pauses unseen THORDIS

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 32 chars .

EGIL

Contains 24 words in 3 sentences using 152 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

EGIL

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 21 chars .

EGIL

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 27 words in 3 sentences using 130 chars .

EGIL

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 51 chars .

EGIL

Contains 60 words in 6 sentences using 308 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 63 chars .

He kisses her. Arfi moves into the thicket and disappears. Thordis, putting Egil from her, draws a dagger upon herself

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 31 chars .

EGIL Seizing the knife from her

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 153 chars .

As he turns the knife upon himself, Thordis cries out THORDIS

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 37 chars .

EGIL

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

Springing to her, beside the pool, he recoils

Contains 5 words in 4 sentences using 45 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 32 chars .

EGIL

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 142 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 43 chars .

EGIL Staring past Thordis into the pool

Contains 46 words in 10 sentences using 295 chars .

He hurls the dagger into the pool. As he staggers back, Thordis rests his head on her shoulder THORDIS

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 25 chars .

VOICES Far away, right, sing

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 113 chars .

EGIL

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 79 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 141 chars .

THE VOICES Sing

Contains 20 words in 3 sentences using 112 chars .

EGIL

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 92 chars .

Thordis shrinks from him

Contains 35 words in 3 sentences using 178 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 46 chars .

EGIL

Contains 21 words in 3 sentences using 119 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

EGIL

Contains 53 words in 3 sentences using 352 chars .

THORDIS Breaking from him

Contains 3 words in 3 sentences using 76 chars .

She escapes, right, into the wood. As Egil pursues her, there steps from the thicket, into his path, Arfi. Egil pauses EGIL

Contains 36 words in 6 sentences using 228 chars .

Shields his eyes with his arms. As he does so, Arfi, with a serene gesture, is about to speak, when from the thicket Yorul springs silently out and stabs him. Arfi falls motionless; Yorul withdraws. Slowly Egil looks again

Contains 33 words in 4 sentences using 184 chars .

Stoops beside the body VOICES OF THE VIRGINS Sing, near

Contains 23 words in 3 sentences using 120 chars .

Starting up, fearful, Egil hales the body toward the left, but having reached the centre pauses, as the laughter of children rises in the way before him. Turning, he is dragging the body down scene, when the children, scampering in, left, with their aprons and baskets full of wild flowers, run towards him. Finger on lip, he motions them silence; their laughter and shouts die away, awed EGIL

Contains 26 words in 5 sentences using 144 chars .

THE CHILDREN Whispering, gather in a circle and, pleased as at some game of mystery, heap the flowers upon Arfi, and sing low

Contains 21 words in 8 sentences using 170 chars .

Treading softly, with covert laughter and "hushes," the children steal away. Heaped over the body of Arfi and completely concealing it, they have left behind them a great pile of arbutus, violets, and other flowers. Some of these Egil is replacing more carefully, when the pile is shaken from within, and up through it rises the form of BALDUR. Dazzled, Egil kneels BALDUR

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 16 chars .

EGIL

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

BALDUR

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 27 chars .

Egil sinks prostrate

Contains 58 words in 2 sentences using 346 chars .

EGIL Hiding his face

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 31 chars .

BALDUR

Contains 25 words in 2 sentences using 178 chars .

EGIL

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

BALDUR

Contains 27 words in 4 sentences using 143 chars .

EGIL

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

BALDUR

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 48 chars .

EGIL Starts up

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 12 chars .

BALDUR

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

He sinks again into the flowers, and is gone EGIL

Contains 11 words in 4 sentences using 97 chars .

From the left, two or three of the children return from the wood, and stand silent. From the right, the lutes and pipes of the bridal procession grow louder, and shortly enter the virgins , INGIMUND, Thordis, Wuldor, and others, as Egil still stands lost in soliloquy

Contains 29 words in 2 sentences using 174 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

INGIMUND

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 123 chars .

EGIL Approaching her

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 9 words in 4 sentences using 37 chars .

INGIMUND

Contains 5 words in 2 sentences using 70 chars .

EGIL

Contains 14 words in 2 sentences using 87 chars .

INGIMUND

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 10 chars .

EGIL

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

A little girl, moving back some of the flowers, has disclosed the dead body of Arfi, blood-stained THE LITTLE GIRL

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

THORDIS Goes to it with a cry

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 7 chars .

WULDOR

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

INGIMUND

Contains 6 words in 3 sentences using 34 chars .

EGIL

Contains 28 words in 3 sentences using 196 chars .

INGIMUND

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 57 chars .

YORUL Entering from the thicket

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

THORDIS Starting up from the body

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 26 chars .

YORUL Showing dagger

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

EGIL

Contains 8 words in 2 sentences using 49 chars .

YORUL

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 22 chars .

EGIL

Contains 21 words in 2 sentences using 131 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 13 words in 4 sentences using 118 chars .

EGIL Turning upon Yorul

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 46 chars .

INGIMUND To Egil

Contains 7 words in 3 sentences using 93 chars .

EGIL Slowly

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 56 chars .

Yorul is seized
ACT IV SCENE: The rune-stone. A white-rose bush, beside it, in bloom; a flame on the altar; sunset . Enter EGIL, alone . EGIL

Contains 163 words in 10 sentences using 878 chars .

Supplicating the rune-stone

Contains 25 words in 3 sentences using 133 chars .

Pausing, he breaks a white rose, and holding it near and nearer the altar-flame watches it — as though for a sign — till it scorches; then snatching it back, extinguishes the flame. While he is bending over thus , THORDIS enters, — in her hands a rope of twined arbutus-flowers. All in white, she is very pale; approaching behind Egil, she watches over his shoulder the rose petals and the flame. Suddenly, throwing the rope of arbutus over his head, she winds it about him. Turning, he drops the rose, and they gaze at each other, anguished EGIL After a silence

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 29 chars .

THORDIS Binding his arms down with the blossoms

Contains 11 words in 2 sentences using 85 chars .

EGIL

Contains 1 word in 1 sentence using 56 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 42 chars .

EGIL

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 33 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 74 chars .

EGIL

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 38 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

EGIL

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 122 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 41 words in 3 sentences using 216 chars .

EGIL

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 83 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 64 words in 6 sentences using 371 chars .

EGIL

Contains 27 words in 2 sentences using 163 chars .

THORDIS With a wan smile of pain, drawing him with the arbutus toward her

Contains 3 words in 2 sentences using 50 chars .

EGIL

Contains 13 words in 3 sentences using 66 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 10 words in 2 sentences using 67 chars .

EGIL

Contains 9 words in 2 sentences using 77 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 11 words in 3 sentences using 91 chars .

EGIL

Contains 8 words in 3 sentences using 91 chars .

THORDIS

Contains 40 words in 7 sentences using 251 chars .

EGIL

Contains 18 words in 3 sentences using 105 chars .

THORDIS Clinging to him

Contains 7 words in 2 sentences using 52 chars .

Enter a procession of folk, virgins, and children, bearing a low bier, covered with a cloth of green, behind which walks YORUL, bound . INGIMUND, who enters first, ascends, by the stone steps, the altar, before which the bier is set down. While this is being borne, the dirge continues VIRGINS AND CHILDREN Chant

Contains 6 words in 5 sentences using 40 chars .

Ingimund signs to a priest to loosen the hands of Yotul, who stands in front of the bier INGIMUND

Contains 12 words in 3 sentences using 64 chars .

The priest hands to Yorul a cup, which, as he raises it quietly to his lips, is wrenched from his hand by Egil, who embraces him EGIL

Contains 10 words in 4 sentences using 84 chars .

On the bier, the green cloth is thrown back, and BALDUR, rising, steps upon the altar . THORDIS gazes upon him

Contains 10 words in 3 sentences using 50 chars .

BALDUR

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 9 chars .

THORDIS With a wild cry, going to him

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 17 chars .

THE FOLK Prostrating themselves

Contains 4 words in 3 sentences using 39 chars .

Thordis and Ingimund, by Baldur's side, are transfigured, and a hedge of flowers and flame springs up before the altar, encircling the three EGIL Apart, drinks from the cup

Contains 2 words in 2 sentences using 59 chars .

Baldur and Thordis, clinging to each other, look at Egil YORUL Staring at Baldur, speaks to Egil

Contains 6 words in 2 sentences using 39 chars .

EGIL

Contains 59 words in 5 sentences using 336 chars .

He sinks upon the bier

Contains 5 words in 3 sentences using 61 chars .

Striving to break the arbutus links, which hang loosely upon him, he falls back YORUL

Contains 1 word in 2 sentences using 30 chars .

ODIN

Contains 4 words in 2 sentences using 55 chars .

In sudden fire, the gods disappear, leaving deep twilight. Vague, the body of Egil lies dead on the bier. Beside it, amid the prostrate folk, rising alone, stands Yorul, with arms upreached toward the rune-stone THE VIRGINS AND CHILDREN Singing

Contains 6 words in 5 sentences using 44 chars .

Far off, the ice-crown of the volcano flushes in the afterglow
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