The Stranger.

[Stops in the doorway, and says in a low voice.] Hail to you, Inger Gyldenlöve!

Lady Inger.

[Turns with a scream.] Ah, Christ in heaven save me!

[Falls back into a chair. The Stranger stands gazing at her, motionless, leaning on his sword.


ACT SECOND

The room at Östråt, as in the first Act.

Lady Inger Gyldenlöve is seated at the table on the right, by the window. Olaf Skaktavl is standing a little way from her. Their faces show that they have been engaged in a heated discussion.

Olaf Skaktavl.