Lundestad, and after him several Electors, enter from the right.
Heire.
[In a tone of condolence to Lundestad.] Fifty-three! That’s the grey-haired patriot’s reward!
Lundestad.
[Whispers to Stensgård.] Are you firm in your resolve?
Stensgård.
What’s the use of being firm when everything is tumbling about your ears?
Lundestad.
Do you think the game is lost?
Aslaksen.