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 Dina.

Tell me of any one else that has courage to set me free?

Rörlund.

Then you shall know who he is.

Johan.

Be silent!

Bernick.

Not a word more!

Rörlund.

Then I should ill serve the community over whose manners and morals it is my duty to keep watch; and I should act most indefensibly towards this young girl, in whose training I have borne an important share, and who is to me

Johan.

Take care what you are doing!

Rörlund.

She shall know it! Dina, it was this man who caused all your mother's misfortune and shame.

Bernick.

Rector!

Dina.

He! [To Johan.] Is this true?

Johan.

Karsten, do you answer!

Bernick.

Not a word more! Not a word more to-day

Dina.

Then it is true.