From all this I chiefly conclude that, as you know Nils Lykke and the name he bears, especially in all that touches women——

Lady Inger.

——I should be right glad to know him outside my gates?

Olaf Skaktavl.

Ay; and that as soon as may be.

Lady Inger.

[Smiling.] Nay—the case is just the contrary, Olaf Skaktavl!

Olaf Skaktavl.

How mean you?

Lady Inger.