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 Erik.

You know I have never mixed you up in my affairs, father.

The Chamberlain.

No; that is an honour I should certainly have declined.

Erik.

But now I am forced to

The Chamberlain.

What are you forced to do?

Erik.

Father, you must help me!

The Chamberlain.

With money! You may be very sure that

Erik.

Only this once! I swear I'll never againThe fact is, I am under certain engagements to Monsen of Stonelee

The Chamberlain.

I know that. You have a brilliant speculation on hand.

Erik.

A speculation? We? No! Who told you so?

The Chamberlain.

Monsen himself.

Erik.

Has Monsen been here?