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Stensgård.

You retired early yesterday evening. When Fieldbo had explained to me how matters stood, you had already——

The Chamberlain.

Excuse me—all explanations are superfluous——

Stensgård.

I understand that; therefore I have not come to make any.

The Chamberlain.

Oh, indeed?

Stensgård.

I know I have insulted you.

The Chamberlain.

I know that too; and before I have you turned out, perhaps you will be good enough to tell me why you are here.

Stensgård.

Because I love your daughter, Chamberlain!

Fieldbo.

What——!

The Chamberlain.

What does he say, Doctor?

Stensgård.

Ah, you can't grasp the idea, Chamberlain. You are an old man; you have nothing to fight for——

The Chamberlain.

And you presume to——?