[Approaches Lady Inger courteously.] My noble hostess has summoned me.

Lady Inger.

I have learned through my daughter that you are minded to leave us to-night.

Nils Lykke.

Even so, to my sorrow;—since my business at Östråt is over.

Olaf Skaktavl.

Not before I have the papers.

Nils Lykke.

True, true. I had well-nigh forgot the weightiest part of my errand. ’Twas the fault of our noble hostess. With such gracious skill did she keep her guests in talk at table——

Lady Inger.