Duke Skule.

[With an involuntary cry, starts backwards and covers his face with his hands.] Almighty God!

The Monks.

[Rushing in flight from the chapel.] Save you, all who can!

Some Voices.

The powers of evil have broken loose!

Other Voices.

There rang a loud laugh from the corner!—A voice cried: “We have him!”——All the lights went out!

Håkon.

Bishop Nicholas is even now dead.