Burier. I've come for a body. No time to spare!
Olof. Begone from here!
Burier. The King's order!
Lars. Consider what you do, Olof! The law demands it!
Gert. This is no time to hesitate! The crazy mob is aroused against you. This house was the first one to be marked, and they are crying: "God's punishment upon the heretic!"
Olof (kneeling beside the bed). Mother, forgive! (Rising.) Do your duty!
(The Buriers come forward and begin to get their ropes ready.)
Gert (aside to Olof). "God's punishment upon the King" is our cry!