RODERIK. All will I confess: My whole life here with you has been deceit!
BLANKA. Ah, terror has unhinged his mind!
RODERIK. No, no!
RODERIK. [To GANDALF, after he has risen.] You are released forever from your vow; Your father's shadow needs no blood revenge!
GANDALF. Ah, then explain!
BLANKA. Oh, speak!
RODERIK. Here stands King Rorek!
SOME. The fallen king?
BLANKA. O heavens!
GANDALF. [In doubt.] You,—my father?