What then! Her must I obey in all things——

Nils Lykke.

[With authority.] And me?

Nils Stensson.

I shall keep my word; be sure of that. The secret shall not pass my lips till you yourself release me. But she is my mother!

Nils Lykke.

[Aside.] And Jens Bielke in wait on the road! Damnation! He will snatch the prize out of my fingers——

[To Lady Inger.

Wait till to-morrow!

Lady Inger.