Gert. You would dare?
Olof. I would.
Gert. Do you want a man who is under the ban, Christine?
Christine. I don't know what that means.
Olof. There you see, Gert, there you see!
Gert. Thy punishment is harsh, O Lord!
Olof. The truth is for all.
Gert. Your love is greater than mine, which was nothing but selfishness. God bless you! Now I stand alone! (He embraces them.) There, now! Go home, Christine, and set their minds at rest. I want to speak to Olof. (Exit Christine.) Now you belong to me.
Olof. What do you mean?
Gert. Kinsman!—You got my letter?