What is that?

Bård Bratte.

[At the window.] The townsmen are flocking together; the whole courtyard is full of people;—you must speak to them.

King Skule.

Do I look like a king? Can I speak now?

Peter.

You must, my noble father!

King Skule.

Well, be it so. [Goes to the window and draws the curtain aside, but lets it go quickly and starts back in terror.] There hangs the flaming sword over me again!

Paul Flida.