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LADY INGER OF ÖSTRAT.
[ACT III.
Nils Lykke.
Nay, in nowise; yet I could wish to see you of milder mood.
Elina.
[Proudly.] Think you that you will ever have your wish?
Nils Lykke.
I am sure of it. I have a welcome word to say to you.
Elina.
What is it?
Nils Lykke.
Farewell.
Elina.
[Comes a step nearer him.] Farewell? You are leaving Östråt—so soon?
Nils Lykke.
This very night.
Elina.
[Seems to hesitate for a moment; then says coldly.] Then take my greeting, Sir Knight!
[Bows and is about to go.
Nils Lykke.
Elina Gyldenlöve,—I have no right to keep you here; but 'twill be unlike your nobleness if you refuse to hear what I have to say to you.