Oh no, no;—be merciful!

Nils Stensson.

Nought else can save me. When I have told him what I know——

Lady Inger.

[Looks at him with suppressed agitation.] You will be safe?

Nils Stensson.

Ay, safe! Nils Lykke will speak for me. You see, ’tis the last resource.

Lady Inger.

[Composedly, with emphasis.] The last resource? Right, right—the last resource all are free to try. [Points to the left.] See, meanwhile you can hide in there.

Nils Stensson.