The Chamberlain.
He to-day; others to-morrow.
Fieldbo.
Let them come; I shall keep them off; I would go through fire and water for you
!The Chamberlain.
Yes, you who have caused all the mischief!—H'm; that Stensgård is the most impudent scoundrel I have ever known! And yet, after all—deuce take me if there isn't something I like about him.
Fieldbo.
He has possibilities
The Chamberlain.
He has openness, Dr Fieldbo! He doesn't go playing his own game behind one's back, like so many other people; he—he
!Fieldbo.
It's not worth disputing about. Only be firm, Chamberlain; no, and no again, to Stensgård
!The Chamberlain.
Oh, keep your advice to yourself! You may rely upon it that neither he nor any one else
Ringdal.
[Enters by the door on the right.] Excuse me, Chamberlain; one word
[Whispers.The Chamberlain.
What? In your room?