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 they say. But for a wedded wife—? I should not have written so plainly.

How will Lady Inger receive me?—She will scarce burn the castle over our heads, or slip me through a trap-door. A stab from behind—? No, not that way either

Aha!

[Coldly.] My greeting to you, Sir Councillor

[Bows deeply.] Ah—the Lady of Östråt!

and my thanks that you have forewarned me of your visit.

I could do no less. I had reason to think that my coming might surprise you

Truly, Sir Councillor, therein you judged aright. Nils Lykke was indeed the last guest I looked to see at Östråt.