The wedding party assembles .
Soon Eiolf arrives and during a traditional show of manliness and courage by the men , Eiolf and Gudleik fight , resulting in the death of Gudleik in a Verdian - style finale .
The wedding party assembles but soon Eiolf arrives and during a traditional show of manliness and courage by the men , Eiolf and Gudleik fight , resulting in the death of Gudleik in a Verdian - style finale .