Gustaf. Bishop Mans!

Sommar. The city has failed to pay its tithes.

Gustaf. And for that reason you refuse to hold divine service?
'Sdeath!

Brask. Your Highness ought to remember--

Gustaf. Answer me, Bishop Malls!

Sommar. Your Highness ought to remember that matters like these,
which fall within the jurisdiction of the Church--

Gustaf. I command you to attend to your duties!

Brask. The Bishops of Sweden take no orders except from their
superiors, the Pope and the Canon Law.

Gustaf (checked). I know, but if the Pope cannot always keep an
eye on them?

Brask. That's our concern.

Gustaf (flares up, but controls himself at once). Your Grace
is right. It will remain your concern.

Brask. To change the subject--Stockholm is about to rise in
rebellion.