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 The Chamberlain.

He to-day; others to-morrow.

Fieldbo.

Let them come; I shall keep them off; I would go through fire and water for you!

The Chamberlain.

Yes, you who have caused all the mischief!—H'm; that Stensgård is the most impudent scoundrel I have ever known! And yet, after all—deuce take me if there isn't something I like about him.

Fieldbo.

He has possibilities

The Chamberlain.

He has openness, Dr Fieldbo! He doesn't go playing his own game behind one's back, like so many other people; he—he!

Fieldbo.

It's not worth disputing about. Only be firm, Chamberlain; no, and no again, to Stensgård!

The Chamberlain.

Oh, keep your advice to yourself! You may rely upon it that neither he nor any one else

Ringdal.

[Enters by the door on the right.] Excuse me, Chamberlain; one word   [Whispers.

The Chamberlain.

What? In your room?