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Nay, to that you need give but little thought. As yet there is no one here, save Dame Margit, that knows aught of the matter; and so long as I am your friend, you have one in whom you can trust securely. Now I must tell you—

[As she and again advance.] But tell me then, Margit—!

More I dare not tell you.

Then will I be more open-hearted than you. But first answer me one question. [Bashfully, with hesitation.] Is there—is there no one who has told you anything concerning me?

Concerning you? Nay, what should that be?

[As before, looking downwards.] You said to me this morning: if a wooer came riding hither—?

That is true. [To herself.] Knut Gesling—has he already—? [Eagerly, to ] Well? What then?