[Enter Olof's Mother.]
Mother. You are straying from the right path, my son.
Olof. Who knows?
Mother. I know! But as your mother I reach out my hand to you. Turn back!
Olof. Where would you lead me?
Mother. To godliness and virtue.
Olof. If godliness and virtue are vested in papal decrees, then I fear it is too late.
Mother. It isn't only a question of what you teach, but of how you live.
Olof. I know you are thinking of my company last night, but I am too proud to answer you. Nor do I think it would do any good.
Mother. Oh, that I should be thus rewarded for the sacrifice I made when I let you go out into the world and study!