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 Stensgård.

That is not true.

Fieldbo.

It is true! Monsen and the Stonelee gang got hold of you the moment you came here; and if you don't shake him off it will be your ruin. Chamberlain Bratsberg is a man of honour; that you may rely on. Do you know why the great Monsen hates him? Why, because

Stensgård.

Not a word more! I won't hear a word against my friends!

Fieldbo.

Look into yourself, Stensgård! Is Mr. Mons Monsen really your friend?

Stensgård.

Mr. Monsen has most kindly opened his doors to me

Fieldbo.

To people of the better sort he opens his doors in vain.

Stensgård.

Oh, whom do you call the better sort? A few stuck-up officials! I know all about it. As for me, I have been received at Stonelee with so much cordiality and appreciation

Fieldbo.

Appreciation? Yes, unfortunately—there we are at the root of the matter.