Jens Bielke.

[Whispers.] Then the first thing is to put a guard on the gate; so are we sure of him.

Nils Lykke.

[With a smile.] H’m! [To Finn.] Tell me—is there any way of leaving the castle, save by the gate? Gape not at me so! I mean—can one escape from Östråt unseen, though the castle gate be barred?

Finn.

Nay, that I know not. ’Tis true they talk of secret ways in the vaults beneath; but no one knows them save Lady Inger—and mayhap Mistress Elina.

Jens Bielke.

The devil!

Nils Lykke.

It is well. You may go.