Koll. Then, as no one else wishes to speak, I declare the meeting at an end. (Every one begins to move about and discuss affairs vigorously.)
Alstad (to his son VILHELM). So you have the face to vote with these—these Americans, against your old father, have you?
Vilhelm. Well, father, I honestly think—
Alstad. Just you wait till I get you home!
Vilhelm. Oh, that's it, is it? Then I shan't go home—so there! I shall stay here and get drunk, I shall.
Alstad. Oh, come, come!
Vilhelm. Yes, I shall! I shall stay here and get drunk!
Alstad. But, Vilhelm, listen to me! (Takes him by the arm. Meantime a STRANGER has taken KOLL and GRAN by the arm, to their manifest surprise, and brought the forward away from the crowd. He stands for a moment, looking them in the face, till suddenly KOLL gives a start and cries out: "The King!")
The King. Hush!
Gran. It really is—!