cultural resources in henrik ibsen's early environment - Ibsen.net

BJØRN.
I do not know myself. But I dreamed last night that the king came here to attend the
wedding, and that he asked why the bride did not wear the jewel which he had given her
as her godfather.
WALKENDORFF.
Be quiet! You should never mention that subject, even tête-à-tête with me. God be with
my noble sainted wife, but she committed a black sin.
Carelessness is not a sin.
BJØRN.
WALKENDORFF.
But carelessness which has such consequences? I loved her greatly, but I console myself
for her death by remembering that now we two are the only ones in on the secret.
BJØRN.
In that case my gracious lord also wishes that I were dead and gone.
WALKENDORFF.
Certainly not, Bjørn! You have been faithful and devoted to me, but a woman's silence is
nothing to depend upon.
BJØRN.
But, sire, what do you say then to my dream?
Oh, that! A dream!...
WALKENDORFF.
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