Gustaf. The Chapter must try the case before it can pronounce a
verdict.

Brask. That's our concern.

Gustaf. It is not your concern, Bishop Brask. The Bishop of
Linkoping cannot sit in judgment on a canonicus at Strangnas.
Speak for yourself, Bishop Sommar.

Sommar. After what has just occurred--h'm!

Brask. All further arguments would seem superfluous.

Gustaf. You had better be silent, Bishop Brask, or leave us, as I
am talking privately to Bishop Sommar--privately!--Well, speak
up, Bishop Mans!

Sommar. I cannot see but--that--as His Grace, the Bishop of
Linkoping--

Gustaf. We are talking of Master Olof now. Your Lordships will
have to postpone the trial. Be kind enough to leave us.

[Exeunt Bishops.]

Gustaf (to Olof). Will you be my man?

Olof. Your Highness' secretary?