The Troll-imps.

Oh dad, mayn’t we play owl-and-eagle first!

The wolf-game! Grey-mouse and glow-eyed cat!

The Old Man.

Yes, but quick. I am worried and sleepy. Goodnight!

[He goes.

Peer.

[Hunted by the Troll-imps.]

Let me be, devil’s imps!

[Tries to escape up the chimney.