LADY INGER. Oh no, no;—be merciful!
NILS STENSSON. Nought else can save me. When I have told him
what I know——
LADY INGER (looks at him with suppressed excitement). You will
be safe?
NILS STENSSON. Ay, safe! Nils Lykke will speak for me. You
see, 'tis the last resource.
LADY INGER (composedly, with emphasis). The last resource? Right, right—the last resource stands open to all. (Points to the left.) See, meanwhile you can hide in there.
NILS STENSSON (softly). Trust me—you will never repent of this.
LADY INGER (half to herself). God grant that you speak the truth!
(NILS STENSSON goes out hastily by the furthest door on the left. OLAF SKAKTAVL is following; but LADY INGER detains him.)
LADY INGER. Did you understand his meaning?
OLAF SKAKTAVL. The dastard! He would betray your secret. He would sacrifice your son to save himself.