Steindor and I will go down for you. We will search as
thoroughly as possible.
HADDA PADDA. You are kind. But now I will let nothing prevent me
from going down. Had you offered to do so before, I would have
accepted; but when you say you forbid me to go down, I intend to
go. [Steindor walks restlessly near the edge.]
INGOLF. You know that we can prevent you from going down.
HADDA PADDA. You can--how?
INGOLF. We can take the rope from you and go home.
HADDA PADDA. Yes--you can do that. [Turns away.]
INGOLF. What would you do then?
HADDA PADDA [in same position]. Go home and get another rope.
INGOLF. Don't be so obstinate, Hrafnhild.
HADDA PADDA [in a low voice]. Why don't you call me by my pretty
name any more? We aren't enemies. Promise to call me Hadda Padda
always. When I leave to-day, when I mount my horse, and ride away,
wave your hat to me and call: Good-bye, Hadda Padda.
INGOLF. Are you determined to go to-day?
HADDA PADDA. Determined. [Rolls the stone into the hole, takes it
up again, and digs deeper.]
INGOLF. You won't accept our offer?
HADDA PADDA. No, I won't.
INGOLF.
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