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Yes, by Heaven,—the other gate stands open; they are fleeing already!

Up towards Martestokke. [Calls out.] After them, after them, Earl Knut! Take vengeance for the slaughter at Låka!

You heard it: he proclaimed my child an out-*law—my innocent child, Norway's chosen king after me!

Ay, ay, we heard it!

And what is the punishment for such a crime?

Death!

Then must he die! [''Raises his hand to make oath.''] Here I swear it: Skule Bårdsson shall die, wherever he be met on unconsecrated ground!

'Tis every true man's duty to slay him.

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[From the left.] Duke Skule has taken to flight!

The Birchlegs have conquered!