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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.
