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 snapped up by King Gustav's men-at-arms a mile from the castle.Let Inger Gyldenlöve's name among the people stand never so high—'twill scarce recover from such a blow.

By all the devils—! What if she has scented mischief! It may be he is even now slipping through our fingers—[Listens towards the hall, and says with relief.] Ah, there is no fear. Here they come.

[To .] Here is the man you seek.

[Aside.] Powers of hell—what means this?

I have told this knight your name and all that you have imparted to me

[Irresolutely.] Ay? Have you so? Well

and I will not hide from you that his faith in your help is none of the strongest.

Is it not?