[Seems to hesitate for a moment; then says coldly.] Then take my greeting, Sir Knight!

[Bows and is about to go.

Nils Lykke.

Elina Gyldenlöve,—I have no right to keep you here; but ’twill be unlike your nobleness if you refuse to hear what I have to say to you.

Elina.

I hear you, Sir Knight.

Nils Lykke.

I know you hate me.

Elina.

You are keen-sighted, I perceive.