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LADY INGER OF ÖSTRAT.
[ACT III.

Nils Lykke.

Nay, in nowise; yet I could wish to see you of milder mood.

Elina.

[Proudly.] Think you that you will ever have your wish?

Nils Lykke.

I am sure of it. I have a welcome word to say to you.

Elina.

What is it?

Nils Lykke.

Farewell.

Elina.

[Comes a step nearer him.] Farewell? You are leaving Östråt—so soon?

Nils Lykke.

This very night.

Elina.

[Seems to hesitate for a moment; then says coldly.] Then take my greeting, Sir Knight!

[Bows and is about to go.

Nils Lykke.

Elina Gyldenlöve,—I have no right to keep you here; but 'twill be unlike your nobleness if you refuse to hear what I have to say to you.