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I have already said: if thou'lt stand fast,
I'll dare and suffer by thee to the last.
How light to listen to the gospel's voice,
To leave one's home behind, to weep, rejoice,
And take with God the husband of one's choice!
Falk [embracing her]. Come then, and blow thy worst, thou winter weather! We stand unshaken, for we stand together!
[Mrs. Halm and Guldstad come in from the right in the background.
Guldstad [aside].
Observe!
[Falk and Svanhild remain standing by the summer-house.
Mrs. Halm [surprised].
Together!
Guldstad.
Do you doubt it now?
Mrs. Halm.
This is most singular.
Guldstad.
O, I've noted how
His work of late absorb'd his interest.
