Nay, to that you need give but little thought. As yet there is no one here, save Dame Margit, that knows aught of the matter; and so long as I am your friend, you have one in whom you can trust securely. Now I must tell you—

[He proceeds in a whisper as they go up again.

Signë.

[As she and Margit again advance.] But tell me then, Margit—!

Margit.

More I dare not tell you.

Signë.

Then will I be more open-hearted than you. But first answer me one question. [Bashfully, with hesitation.] Is there—is there no one who has told you anything concerning me?

Margit.

Concerning you? Nay, what should that be?