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PEER
- I can say what I will; and my sword can smite!
- Mind yourself! Hu, hei, now the blow falls crushing!
- King Saul slew hundreds; Peer Gynt slew thousands!
- [Cutting and slashing.]
- Who are you?
THE VOICE
- Myself.
PEER
- That stupid reply
- you may spare; it doesn't clear up the matter.
- What are you?
THE VOICE
- The great Boyg.
PEER
- Ah, indeed!
- The riddle was black; now I'd call it grey.
- Clear the way then, Boyg!
THE VOICE
- Go roundabout, Peer!
PEER
- No, through!
- [Cuts and slashes.]
- There he fell!
- [Tries to advance, but strikes against something.]
- Ho ho, are there more here?
THE VOICE
- The Boyg, Peer Gynt! the one only on
