ACT I.]
LADY INGER OF ÖSTRAT.
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Biörn.
Lady Inger? So late?
Einar Huk.
Late, but time enough, I wot.
The Peasants.
Yes, yes; she must hear us now!
[The whole rabble crowds into the room. At the same moment Lady Inger appears in the doorway of the hall. A sudden silence.
Lady Inger.
What would you with me?
Einar Huk.
We sought you, noble lady, to
Lady Inger.
Well—say on!
Einar Huk.
Why, we are not ashamed of our errand. In one word—we come to pray you for weapons and leave
Lady Inger.
Weapons and leave—? And for what?
Einar Huk.
There has come a rumour from Sweden that the people of the Dales have risen against King Gustav
