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 The Chamberlain.

In what way?

Fieldbo.

Quite simply: by acknowledging the signature.

The Chamberlain.

Then you think, Doctor, that we stick at nothing in our family?

Fieldbo.

I am trying to think for the best, Chamberlain.

The Chamberlain.

And do you believe for a moment that I can tell a lie?—that I can play into the hands of forgers?

Fieldbo.

And do you realise what will be the consequences if you do not?

The Chamberlain.

The offender must settle that with the law.

[He goes out to the left.