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No; but it seems she holds him hidden in one of her own rooms; for

It is well.

[Whispers.] Then the first thing is to put a guard on the gate; so are we sure of him.

[With a smile.] H'm! [To .] Tell me—is there any way of leaving the castle, save by the gate? Gape not at me so! I mean—can one escape from Östråt unseen, though the castle gate be barred?

Nay, that I know not. 'Tis true they talk of secret ways in the vaults beneath; but no one knows them save Lady Inger—and mayhap Mistress Elina.

The devil!

It is well. You may go.

Should you need me in aught again, you have but to open the second door on the right in the Banquet Hall, and I shall presently be at hand.