[After a moment’s thought, turns suddenly in her chair to Olaf Skaktavl and whispers.] Olaf Skaktavl—I am certain of it now—Nils Lykke is a traitor!
Olaf Skaktavl.
[Softly.] What? You think——?
Lady Inger.
He has treachery in his heart.
[Lays the paper before her and dips the pen in the ink.
Olaf Skaktavl.
And yet you would give him a written promise that may be your ruin?
Lady Inger.
Hush; leave me to act. Nay, wait and listen first——[Talks with him in a whisper.