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[Hands a goblet to each.] And since so it is, I offer you a cup of welcome to Östråt. Drink, noble knights! Pledge me to the last drop!

But now I must tell you—one goblet held a welcome for my friend; the other—death for my enemy!

[Throws down the goblet.] Ah, I am poisoned!

[At the same time, clutches his sword.] Death and hell, have you murdered me?

[To, pointing to .] You see the Danes' confidence in Inger Gyldenlöve

[To, pointing to .] and likewise my countrymen's faith in me!

Yet you would have me place myself in your power? Gently, noble Sirs—gently! The Lady of Östråt is not yet in her dotage.

I heard loud voices—. What is amiss?