Aslaksen.

How so?

Hovstad.

Sacrifices?

Burgomaster.

It is a pleasing evidence of public spirit—a most pleasing evidence. I admit it is more than I should quite have expected. But, of course, you know public feeling better than I do.

Aslaksen.

Yes but, Burgomaster——

Burgomaster.

And assuredly it is no small sacrifice the town will have to make.