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Fled? Then God help me; for he alone can unseal my lips.—But what is a promise against a life! When the Swedish captain comes

What then? What will you do?

Purchase life and freedom;—tell him all.

Oh no, no;—be merciful!

Nought else can save me. When I have told him what I know

[Looks at him with suppressed agitation.] You will be safe?

Ay, safe! Nils Lykke will speak for me. You see, 'tis the last resource.

[Composedly, with emphasis.] The last resource? Right, right—the last resource all are free to try. [Points to the left.] See, meanwhile you can hide in there.