Nils Lykke.

At nothing, Sir!

Nils Stensson.

[Drinks.] A pretty vintage ye have in this house.

Nils Lykke.

[Approaches him confidentially.] Listen—were it not time now to throw off the mask?

Nils Stensson.

[Smiling.] The mask? Why, do as seems best to you.

Nils Lykke.

Then off with all disguise. You are known, Count Sture!