ACT V.]
LADY INGER OF ÖSTRAT.
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Nils Stensson.
Fled? Then God help me; for he alone can unseal my lips.—But what is a promise against a life! When the Swedish captain comes
Lady Inger.
What then? What will you do?
Nils Stensson.
Purchase life and freedom;—tell him all.
Lady Inger.
Oh no, no;—be merciful!
Nils Stensson.
Nought else can save me. When I have told him what I know
Lady Inger.
[Looks at him with suppressed agitation.] You will be safe?
Nils Stensson.
Ay, safe! Nils Lykke will speak for me. You see, 'tis the last resource.
Lady Inger.
[Composedly, with emphasis.] The last resource? Right, right—the last resource all are free to try. [Points to the left.] See, meanwhile you can hide in there.
