Olof. No!
Lars. Do you want to pass into eternity with an unforgiving mind?
Olof. Oh, put aside the formulas, if you want me to listen to you. I can't think that I am going to die now—there 's far too much of life and strength left in me.
Lars. I must tell you that I don't think so either, and that it is for a new life in this world I am trying to prepare you.
Olof. Then I may live?
Lars. If you will admit that you were mistaken in the past, and if you will take back what you have said about the King.
Olof. How could I? That would be to die indeed!
Lars. This was what I had to tell you. Now you must decide for yourself.
Olof. One doesn't parley about one's convictions.
Lars. Even a mistake may turn into conviction. I shall leave you to think the matter over. [Exit.]