RAGNAR.

They want to see how he daren't climb to the top of his own house.


HILDA.

Oh, that is what those boys want, is it?


RAGNAR.

[Spitefully and scornfully.] He has kept us down so long--now we are
going to see him keep quietly down below himself.


HILDA.

You will not see that--not this time.


RAGNAR.

[Smiles.] Indeed! Then where shall we see him?


HILDA.

High--high up by the vane! That is where you will see him!