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 * And I with war-whoops-from a distance!

MR. COTTON
 * And I as well-by taking contracts!

TRUMPETERSTRALE
 * Lead on! I'll find again in Bender
 * the world-renowned spur-strap-buckles!

MONSIEUR BALLON [falling on PEER GYNT'S neck].
 * Forgive me, friend, that I at first
 * misjudged you quite!

VON EBERKOPF [pressing his hands].
 * I, stupid hound,
 * took you for next door to a scoundrel!

MR. COTTON
 * Too strong that; only for a fool-

TRUMPETERSTRALE [trying to kiss him].
 * I, Uncle, for a specimen
 * of Yankee riff-raff's meanest spawn-!
 * Forgive me-!

VON EBERKOPF
 * We've been in the dark-