Aslaksen.

Of course; all over the district, both to subscribers and others. Would you like to see it?

[Hands him a copy.

Stensgård.

[Running his eye over the paper.] “Our respected member, Mr. Lundestad, proposes to resign ... long and faithful service ... in the words of the poet: 'Rest, patriot, it is thy due!'” H’m! “The association founded on Independence Day: the League of Youth ... Mr. Stensgård, the guiding intelligence of the League ... timely reforms, credit on easier terms.” Ah, that’s very good. Has the polling begun?

Aslaksen.

It’s in full swing. The whole League is on the spot—both voters and others.

Stensgård.

Oh, deuce take the others—between ourselves, of course. Well, you go down and talk to the waverers.

Aslaksen.