Stensgård.

Let us hold together, I say! Providence is on the side of the League of Youth. It lies with us to rule the world—here in the district!

[He is carried into the tent amid wild enthusiasm.

Madam Rundholmen.

[Wiping her eyes.] Oh, Lord, how beautifully he does speak! Don’t you feel as if you could kiss him, Mr. Heire?

Heire.

Thank you, I’d rather not.

Madam Rundholmen.

Oh, you! I daresay not.

Heire.