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Indeed but they do.

When that is done, I must get to bed; I feel so broken, and frail, and ill

[Joyfully. Two woollen-shirts, Kari;—they've passed them by! So they have indeed. It's a bit of luck. One of the two you may put aside; Or rather, I think we'll e'en take them both;— The one he has on is so worn and thin. But oh, Mother Åse, I fear it's a sin   Maybe; but remember the priest holds out Pardon for this and our other sinnings. SCENE THIRD. ''In front of a settlers newly-built hut in the forest. A reindeer's horns over the door. The snow is lying deep around. It is dusk.''

 is standing outside the door, fastening a large wooden bar to it.

[Laughing between whiles.]

Bars I must fix me; bars that can fasten