Scene 2.
Jeppe—I must have time to put on my clothes, mustn't I? You don't want me to come out like a pig without trousers and without coat.
Nille—Haven't you had time, you wretch, to put on ten pairs of trousers since I woke you up this morning?
Jeppe (cautiously)—Have you put Master Erik away, Nille?
Nille—Yes, I have, but I know where I can find him again, if you don't get around in a hurry. Come here! See how he crawls along! Come here! You've got to go to town to buy two pounds of soft soap; here is the money. But listen! If you are not back again inside of four hours Master Erik shall dance a polka on your back.
Jeppe—How can I walk four miles in four hours?
Nille—Who says you are to walk, you rascal? You shall run! I have told you what to do once, now do as you please.