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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——