Kari.
Indeed but they do.
Åse.
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! Kari. So they have indeed. Åse. 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. Kari. But oh, Mother Åse, I fear it's a sin Åse. 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.
Peer Gynt is standing outside the door, fastening a large wooden bar to it.
Peer.
[Laughing between whiles.]
Bars I must fix me; bars that can fasten
