Monsen.

I flatter myself the majority of the younger, go-ahead generation——

Aslaksen.

H’m, h’m! 'ware spies!

Daniel Heire enters from the tent; he peers about shortsightedly, and approaches.

Heire.

May I beg for the loan of a spare seat; I want to sit over there.

Monsen.

The benches are fastened here, you see; but won’t you take a place at this table?

Heire.