OLAVUS. I think I understand why. However, my dear syndic, don't ever compel us to become ungrateful. Ingratitude is such a heavy burden to carry.
ISRAEL. What is the use of talking of it? There is nothing of that kind to be feared.
MONS NILSSON and ANDERS PERSSON enter from the left.
MONS. After talking it over, we have decided to go to Stockholm with the King's good word and safe-conduct, so that we can quietly discuss the matter with him and the lords of the realm.
OLAVUS. Then my errand here is done, and both of us can leave. I wish you, Mons Nilsson, and you, Anders Persson, welcome to the capital.
MONS. Thank you, doctor.
MASTER OLAVUS and HERMAN ISRAEL go out.
MONS. [Picking up the bloodstained coats as soon as they are out of sight] These shall be our blood-stained banners! King Christian will furnish the staffs, and then—on to Stockholm!
ANDERS. And down with it!
OLAVUS. [Returning unexpectedly] There was one thing I forgot to tell you. Do you hear?