The Man-at-Arms.

The same.

Lady Inger.

Then you are on the right track. The Count has sought refuge with me.

The Man-at-Arms.

Refuge? Pardon, my noble lady,—you have no power to harbour him; for——

Lady Inger.

That the Count himself has doubtless understood; and therefore he has—ay, look for yourselves—therefore he has taken his own life.

The Man-at-Arms.

His own life!