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Bishop Nicholas.
But the crown will still be on his head, Earl Skule!
Earl Skule.
I will strike off the crown with my sword!
Bishop Nicholas.
But if it sits too tight?
Earl Skule.
Then, in God's name or Satan's—I will strike off the head along with it! [Goes out to the right.
Bishop Nicholas.
[Looks out after him, nods slowly, and says:] Ay—ay—'tis in this mood I like the Earl!
