"Have thanks, my brave Dalecarlians,
For your true loyalty!"
BARBRO.
"You have by my side been fighting
Like faithful Swedish men.
If God will spare my life-blood,
I'll do you good in stead."
CHILDREN.
"If God will spare my life-blood,
I'll do you good in stead!"
MONS. That's good, children. Go back to your own room now, and be ready when the time comes.
BARBRO and the CHILDREN. [As they start to go out to the right] But won't the King frighten us?
MONS. Oh, he is not at all dangerous, and he is very fond of children. Besides, he is your godfather, Barbro.
BARBRO and the CHILDREN leave the room.
WIFE. Do you know what you are doing?