[Writhing, and walking towards the back of the room.]

See there now! I’m fleeing from trouble;

I thought at least here I’d be free——!

Are your hands and your feet a-cold, then?

Åse.

Ay, Peer; all will soon be o’er.—

When you see that my eyes are glazing,

You must close them carefully.

And then you must see to my coffin;

And be sure it’s a fine one, dear.