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.