KING. [Rising] Then I am lost!—God help me!
JOHAN. And all of us!
The KING and JOHAN go out. MARCUS goes over to the tavern and raps on one of the tables.
AGDA. [Appearing] Is that you, Marcus?
MARCUS. Yes, Agda, it's me.
AGDA. Where is Jacob?
MARCUS. He has started on a journey—a very long one.
AGDA. Where?
MARCUS. I cannot tell. But he asked me to bring you his greeting and to give you this ring.
AGDA. As a keepsake only, or as a plight of his troth?