[Bows his head.] I begin to understand.
Ellida.
And what help, what remedy have you to offer me?
Wangel.
[Looks sorrowfully at her.] To-morrow—he will be gone. Then you will be safe from disaster; and then I promise to release you and let you go. We will cancel the bargain, Ellida.
Ellida.
Oh Wangel——! To-morrow—it will be too late——!
Wangel.
[Looks out towards the garden.]] The children! The children——! Let us at least spare them—for the present.
Arnholm, Boletta, Hilda, and Lyngstrand appear in the garden. Lyngstrand takes leave without entering the house, and goes out to the left. The others come into the room.