when ’twas mass-time in Nidaros town;
and the bells rang and swords upon bucklers clashed bravely
when Duke Skule he donned the crown.
King Skule marched over the Dovrefjeld,
his host upon snow-shoes sped;
the Gudbranddalesman he grovelled for grace,
but his hoard must e’en ransom his head.
King Skule south over Miösen fared,—
the Uplander cursed at his banner;
King Skule hasted through Raumarike to Låka in Nannestad manor.