Oh, he’s a cripple for the rest of his days; you know that. That’s our luck, you see; what the devil’s the use of talking about it?

Fieldbo.

Let me look at you, Aslaksen!

Aslaksen.

Well; what do you want to see?

Fieldbo.

You’ve been drinking to-day.

Aslaksen.

Yes, and yesterday too.

Fieldbo.