The Warrior’s Barrow
[Kaempehojen]
A Dramatic Poem in One Act
1854
Dramatis Personæ
Roderik An old recluse.
BLANKA His foster-daughter.
GANDALF A sea-king from Norway.
ASGAUT An old viking.
HROLLOUG " " "
JOSTEJN " " "
Several VIKINGS
HEMMING A young scald in Gandalf’s service.
SETTING
The action takes place on a small island off the coast of Sicily shortly before the introduction of Christianity into Norway.
An open place surrounded by trees near the shore. To the left in the background the ruins of an old temple. In the center of the scene a huge barrow upon which is a monument decked with flower wreaths.