BARONESS. [Comes forward to the PASTOR] Help us, Pastor! Help us!
PASTOR. I cannot, and as a clergyman, I must not. And furthermore, did I not warn you not to play with such serious matters? You thought it so simple to part! Well, part then! The law will not prevent you, so don't put the blame on it.
SCENE XII
ALL as before.
JUDGE. The Court will now resume its proceedings. According to the report of the public prosecutor, Sheriff Wiberg, a new witness has appeared against the Baroness and is ready to affirm her guilt under the charge of adultery. Farmer Alexandersson!
ALEXANDERSSON. I am here.
JUDGE. How can you prove your assertion?
ALEXANDERSSON. I saw the offence committed.