Olaf Skaktavl.

’Tis as I tell you. If he be not already come, he will soon——

Lady Inger.

Doubtless, doubtless; but——

Olaf Skaktavl.

Then you knew of his coming?

Lady Inger.

Ay, surely. He sent me a message. ’Twas therefore they opened to you as soon as you knocked.

Olaf Skaktavl.

[Listens.] Hush!—some one is riding along the road. [Goes to the window.] They are opening the gate.