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 Stensgård.

Oh, I shall win her.

The Chamberlain.

Indeed? H'm!

Stensgård.

Yes, for I have will on my side. Remember what you told me yesterday. You were opposed to your son's marriage—and see how it has turned out! You must put on the glasses of experience, as Fieldbo said

The Chamberlain.

Ah, that was what you meant?

Fieldbo.

Not in the least! My dear Chamberlain, let me speak to him alone

Stensgård.

Nonsense; I have nothing to speak to you about. Now, pray be reasonable, Chamberlain! A family like yours needs new alliances, or its brains stagnate

The Chamberlain.

Oh, this is too much!

Stensgård.

Now, now, don't get angry! These high-and-mighty airs are unworthy of you—of course you know they are all nonsense at bottom. You shall see how much you'll value me when you come to know me. Yes, yes; you shall value me—both you and your daughter! I will make her