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 Fieldbo.

I'm afraid we have hotter days to come.

Lundestad.

Do you think the Chamberlain was very angry?

Fieldbo.

Oh, not in the least; you could see that, couldn't you? But what do you say to the new League?

Lundestad.

H'm; I say nothing. What is there to be said?

Fieldbo.

It's the beginning of a struggle for power here in the district.

Lundestad.

Well, well; no harm in a fight. He has great gifts, that Stensgård.

Fieldbo.

He is determined to make his way.

Lundestad.

Youth is always determined to make its way. I was, when I was young; no one can object to that. But mightn't we look in and see

Heire.

[From the tent.] Well, Mr. Lundestad, are you going to move the previous question, eh? To head the opposition? Hee-hee! You must make haste!

Lundestad.

Oh, I daresay I shall be in time.