Page:The collected works of Henrik Ibsen (Volume 6).djvu/89

 Fieldbo.

Well, we two will join forces, and do our best.

[Goes into the garden.

Stensgård.

You were speaking of Daniel Heire, Chamberlain. I must say I was rather surprised to see him here.

The Chamberlain.

Were you? Mr. Heire and I are old school and college friends. Besides, we have had a good deal to do with each other in many ways since

Stensgård.

Yes, Mr. Heire was good enough to give his own account of some of these transactions, yesterday evening.

The Chamberlain.

H'm!

Stensgård.

Had it not been for him, I certainly should not have let myself boil over as I did. But he has a way of speaking of people and things, that—in short, he has a vile tongue in his head.

The Chamberlain.

My dear young friend—Mr. Heire is my guest; you must not forget that. My house is liberty hall, with only one reservation: my guests must not be discussed to their disadvantage.

Stensgård.

I beg your pardon, I'm sure!