(The whole rabble crowds into the room. At the same moment, LADY INGER appears in the doorway of the hall. A sudden silence.)
LADY INGER. What would you with me?
EINAR HUK. We sought you, noble lady, to——
LADY INGER. Well, speak out!
EINAR HUK. Why, we are not ashamed of our errand. In one word, we come to pray you for weapons and leave——
LADY INGER. Weapons and leave——? And for what?
EINAR HUK. There has come a rumour from Sweden that the people of the Dales have risen against King Gustav——
LADY INGER. The people of the Dales?
EINAR HUK. Ay, so the tidings run, and they seem sure enough.
LADY INGER. Well, if it were so, what have you to do with the
Dale-folk's rising?