CHIEF. Go search within the hut, Danes!
[Danes enter hut. They come out immediately bringing King Alfred.]
FIRST DANE. We found this man within, chief.
SECOND DANE. 'Tis only her husband, I think.
GOODWIFE (indignantly). Husband, say you?—that beggar!
CHIEF (showing suspicion). Ah, a beggar—!
GOODWIFE. Yes, my lord, he came but just before you.
FIRST DANE (whispering). Hear that, my lord,—just before us!
SECOND DANE (whispering). It may be King Alfred!
THIRD DANE (whispering). Disguised as a beggar, sir!