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But the crown will still be on his head, Earl Skule!

I will strike off the crown with my sword!

But if it sits too tight?

Then, in God's name or Satan's—I will strike off the head along with it! [Goes out to the right.

[Looks out after him, nods slowly, and says:] Ay—ay—'tis in this mood I like the Earl!