OLAVUS. No guile at all. Here is the King's safe-conduct, signed by his own hand.
ANDERS. We know all about his safe-conducts!
MONS. [To ANDERS] We must consent and submit in order to gain time! [To OLAVUS] Will you let us go into the next room and talk the matter over?
OLAVUS. You can now go wherever you want—except to the King.
MONS and ANDERS go toward the left.
MONS. [As he opens the door] We'll bring you an answer shortly.
OLAVUS. As you please, and when you please.
MONS and ANDERS go out.
OLAVUS. [To ISRAEL] A stiff-necked people, true as gold, but full of distrust.
ISRAEL. A very fine people.