In God’s name, then, to flight!

[All follow Skule.

The room stands empty for a short time; a distant and confused noise is heard from the streets; then a troop of armed townsmen rushes in by the door on the right.

A Townsman.

Here! He must be here!

Another.

Slay him!

Many.

Slay the church-robber too!

A Single One.