snapped up by King Gustav's men-at-arms a mile from the castle.Let Inger Gyldenlöve's name among the people stand never so high—'twill scarce recover from such a blow.
[Starts up in sudden uneasiness.
By all the devils—! What if she has scented mischief! It may be he is even now slipping through our fingers—[Listens towards the hall, and says with relief.] Ah, there is no fear. Here they come.
[Lady Inger Gyldenlöve enters from the hall, accompanied by Olaf Skaktavl.
Lady Inger.
[To Nils Lykke.] Here is the man you seek.
Nils Lykke.
[Aside.] Powers of hell—what means this?
Lady Inger.
I have told this knight your name and all that you have imparted to me
Nils Lykke.
[Irresolutely.] Ay? Have you so? Well
Lady Inger.
and I will not hide from you that his faith in your help is none of the strongest.
Nils Lykke.
Is it not?
