OLAF SKAKTAVL (to NILS LYKKE). But seeing 'tis Peter Kanzler
himself that has appointed us this meeting----
NILS LYKKE. Peter Kanzler----? (Recovers himself quickly.)
Ay, right,--I have a mission from Peter Kanzler----
OLAF SKAKTAVL. He must know best whom he can trust. So why
should I trouble my head with thinking how----
NILS LYKKE. Ay, you are right, noble Sir; that were folly indeed.
OLAF SKAKTAVL. Rather let us come straight to the matter.
NILS LYKKE. Straight to the point; no beating about the bush--
'tis ever my fashion.
OLAF SKAKTAVL. Then will you tell me your mission here?