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 * Be my spokesman. You're so clever;
 * talk to him, the old curmudgeon;
 * say Mads Moen's good for nothing-

ASE
 * Put me down!

PEER
 * And tell him then
 * what a rare lad is Peer Gynt.

ASE
 * Truly, you may swear to that!
 * Fine's the character I'll give you.
 * Through and through I'll show you up;
 * all about your devil's pranks
 * I will tell them straight and plain-

PEER
 * Will you?

ASE [kicking with rage].
 * I won't stay my tongue
 * till the old man sets his dog
 * at you, as you were a tramp!

PEER
 * Hm; then I must go alone.

ASE
 * Ay, but I'll come after you!

PEER
 * Mother dear, you haven't strength-