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 Wangel.

Yes, I remember it well. It was on board her that the captain was found murdered in his cabin one morning. I remember going to make the post-mortem.

Ellida. Yes, you did.

Wangel.

It was said to be the second mate who had killed him.

Ellida. No one can tell that! It was never proved.

Wangel.

No; but I think there is no doubt about it. Else why should he have gone and drowned himself?

Ellida.

He did not drown himself. He escaped in a vessel bound for the north.

Wangel. [Starts.] How do you know that?

Ellida.

[With an effort.] Because, Wangel—because it was that second mate to whom I—was betrothed.

Wangel.

[Starting up.] What do you say? Can this be possible?

Ellida. Yes,—he was the man.