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 Burgomaster. And yet you are going to print it!

Hovstad.

I can't very well refuse a signed communication

Aslaksen.

I have nothing to do with the editing of the paper, Burgomaster

Burgomaster. Of course not.

Aslaksen.

I merely print what is placed in my hands.

Burgomaster. Quite right, quite right.

Aslaksen. So I must[Goes towards the printing-room.

Burgomaster.

No, stop a moment, Mr. Aslaksen. With your permission, Mr. Hovstad

Hovstad. By all means, Burgomaster.

Burgomaster.

You are a discreet and thoughtful man, Mr. Aslaksen.

Aslaksen.

I am glad you think so, Burgomaster.

Burgomaster. And a man of very wide influence.