Ingeborg.

These eyes have been but a rain-clouded sky for twenty years; you would not know them again, and you shall never see them more.

King Skule.

But your voice is fresh and soft and young as ever!

Ingeborg.

I have used it only to whisper your name, to imprint your greatness in a young heart, and to pray to the sinners’ God for grace toward us twain, who have loved in sin.

King Skule.

You have done that?

Ingeborg.

I have been silent save to speak loving words of you;—therefore has my voice remained fresh and soft and young.