Elina.
But whither? Oh, Nils Lykke, what are you hiding——?
Nils Lykke.
Tomorrow, Elina—; for as God lives, I will return tomorrow.—Quickly now—where is the secret passage whereof you told me?
Elina.
Through the grave-vault. See,—here is the trap-door——
Nils Lykke.
The grave-vault! [To himself.] No matter, he must be saved!
Elina.
[By the window.] The horsemen have reached the gate—— [Hands him the lantern.