CHIEF. Now listen; we will not burn your hut, if you will tell us what we wish to know.
GOODWIFE. I will tell you what I can—
CHIEF. Did King Alfred pass this way in flight?
GOODWIFE (starting). What? Our king in flight?
CHIEF (angrily). Come, no tears for him! Did he pass this way, I say?
GOODWIFE. No, my lord.
FIRST DANE. Do not believe her, chief! There's not an Englishman that would not hide him from us!
GOODWIFE (forgetting her fear). Aye, and die for him!
CHIEF (angrily). Say not such words to me! I am your king that is to be!
DANES. Aye! Aye!