[Goes with his men.

The First Townsman.

Woe upon us to-morrow!

The Second.

We have a long reckoning to pay.

The First.

We, who have stood against Håkon so long—who bore our part in acclaiming Skule when he took the kingly title.

The Second.

Who gave Skule both ships and war-tribute—who bought all the goods he seized from Håkon’s thanes.

The First.