ACT I.]
LADY INGER OF ÖSTRAT.
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Elina.
Do you see—she turns Knut Alfson's picture to the wall. Ha-ha; be sure it looks her too straight in the eyes!
Biörn.
Mistress Elina, hear me!
Elina.
[Going back towards the fireplace.] Now I know what I know!
Biörn.
[To himself.] Then it is true!
Elina.
Who was it, Biörn? Who was it?
Biörn.
You saw as plainly as I.
Elina.
Well? Whom did I see?
Biörn.
You saw your mother.
Elina.
[Half to herself.] Night after night I have heard her steps in there. I have heard her whispering and moaning like a soul in pain. And what says the song—? Ah, now I know! Now I know that