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.
