You have called the people to arms. You have given seditious promises, and raised troubles in the land.
Nils Stensson.
Ay, but ’twas only in jest!
Nils Lykke.
King Gustav will scarce take that view of the affair.
Nils Stensson.
Truly, there is something in what you say. To think I could be so featherwitted——Well, well, I’m not a dead man yet! You will protect me; and besides—-the men-at-arms can scarce be at my heels yet.
Nils Lykke.
But what else have you to tell me?
Nils Stensson.