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Von Eberkopf.
And I with war-whoops—from a distance.
Mr. Cotton.
And I as well—by taking contracts!
Trumpeterstråle.
Lead on! I'll find again in Bender
The world-renowned spur-strap-buckles![1]
Monsieur Ballon.
[Falling on Peer Gynt's neck.]
Forgive me, friend, that I at first
Misjudged you quite!
Von Eberkopf.
[Pressing his hands.]
I, stupid hound,
Took you for next door to a scoundrel!
Mr Cotton.
Too strong that; only for a fool
Trumpeterstråle.
[Trying to kiss him.]
I, Uncle, for a specimen
Of Yankee riff-raff's meanest spawn!
Forgive me!
Von Eberkopf.
We've been in the dark
- ↑ An allusion to the spurs with which Charles XII. is said to
have torn the caftan of the Turkish Vizier who announced to
him that the Sultan had concluded a truce with Russia. The
boots and spurs, it would appear, have been preserved, but with
the buckles missing.
