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''By the fjord-side, steep precipices all around. The ancient and tumble-down church stands on a little knoll hard by. A storm is coming on.''

''The country-folk,—men, women, and children,—are gathered in knots, some on the shore, some on the slopes. The sits in the midst, on a stone; a  is helping him; corn and provisions are being distributed. and stand surrounded by a crowd, a little apart. Some boats lie on the beach. comes forward, unnoticed to the church-knoll.''

[Breaking through the crowd.]

Out of the way!

I'm first!

[Thrusting her aside.]

Get back!

[Pushing towards the Mayor.]

Ho! look you, fill me up my sack!

All in good time.