Hanged! Ay, ay! Why, I thought as much;

Our lamented Peer Gynt was himself to the last.

[Bows.

Good-bye,—and best thanks for to-day’s merry meeting.

[Goes a few steps, but stops again.

You joyous youngsters, you comely lasses,—

Shall I pay my shot with a traveller’s tale?

Several Voices.

Yes; do you know any?

Peer.