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I should not, cannot marry Miss Munk.<br />

KING.<br />

I have not asked for your advice, Mr. Sheriff!<br />

What k<strong>in</strong>d of words were those which escaped you?<br />

You do not require compensation? Is it possible?<br />

Perhaps you yourself have a part <strong>in</strong> their alliance?<br />

Perhaps you have already given someone else<br />

A promise of fidelity?<br />

(EBBESEN looks down embarrassed.)<br />

I shall show you<br />

The mean<strong>in</strong>g of th<strong>in</strong>gs!... You have sworn<br />

Not to marry Elisabeth? Well then,<br />

I believe my oath is just as good as yours:<br />

I swear by my royal word:<br />

You will lead Elisabeth to the altar,<br />

The same person I stood godfather to, and bestowed<br />

A rare diamond on as a cradle gift....<br />

Elisabeth! Take the glove off your hand,<br />

Display the r<strong>in</strong>g.<br />

WALKENDORFF (aside to BJØRN).<br />

Ah! I am perish<strong>in</strong>g with terror!<br />

ELISABETH.<br />

Your majesty! I do not understand you.<br />

Do I have a rare diamond that you bestowed on me?<br />

KING.<br />

Can you ask that?.... Mr. Walkendorff,<br />

On a day when the bride is so festively adorned,<br />

Why is she not wear<strong>in</strong>g the K<strong>in</strong>g's gift?<br />

Go, fetch it immediately.<br />

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