Nils Lykke.
No, no; I have but heard her name.
Elina.
She too gave her heart to a knight. He betrayed her;—now she is in Heaven.
Nils Lykke.
And you——
Elina.
I hate him.
Nils Lykke.
Hate him not! If there be mercy in your heart, forgive him his sin. Trust me, he bears his punishment in his own breast.