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- ness, that I may serve him with all my might, as a
faithful chieftain.
Bishop Nicholas.
And if he be not the rightful king?
Earl Skule.
Then shall he give place to me! The kingly title and the kingly throne, host and guard, fleet and tribute, towns and strongholds, all shall be mine!
Bishop Nicholas.
He will betake him to Viken
Earl Skule.
I will drive him out of Viken!
Bishop Nicholas.
He will establish himself in Nidaros.
Earl Skule.
I will storm Nidaros!
Bishop Nicholas.
He will shut himself up in Olaf's holy church
Earl Skule.
I will force the sanctuary
Bishop Nicholas.
He will fly to the high altar, and cling to Olaf's shrine
Earl Skule.
I will drag him down from the altar, though I drag the shrine along with him
