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Assuredly I know it. I know all. 'Twas to meet him that Peter Kanzler sent me hither.

To meet him? Impossible, Olaf Skaktavl,—impossible!

'Tis as I tell you. If he be not already come, he will soon

Doubtless, doubtless; but

Then you knew of his coming?

Ay, surely. He sent me a message. 'Twas therefore they opened to you as soon as you knocked.

[Listens.] Hush!—some one is riding along the road. [Goes to the window.] They are opening the gate.

[Looks out.] It is a knight and his attendant. They are dismounting in the courtyard.

'Tis he then. His name?