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 Bernick.

And then you will tell all?

Johan.

Then the wrong-doer must take up his own burden.

Bernick.

Do you forget that I must also take upon me wrong-doing of which I was not guilty?

Johan.

Who was it that, fifteen years ago, reaped the benefit of that shameful rumour?

Bernick.

You drive me to desperation! But if you speak, I will deny everything! I will say it is all a conspiracy against me; a piece of revenge; that you have come here to blackmail me!

Lona.

Shame on you, Karsten!

Bernick.

I am desperate, I tell you; I am fighting for my life. I will deny everything, everything!

Johan.

I have your two letters. I found them in my box among my other papers. I read them through this morning; they are plain enough.

Bernick.

And you will produce them?

Johan.

If you force me to.