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Erik.
You know I have never mixed you up in my affairs, father.
The Chamberlain.
No; that is an honour I should certainly have declined.
Erik.
But now I am forced to
The Chamberlain.
What are you forced to do?
Erik.
Father, you must help me!
The Chamberlain.
With money! You may be very sure that
Erik.
Only this once! I swear I'll never againThe fact is, I am under certain engagements to Monsen of Stonelee
The Chamberlain.
I know that. You have a brilliant speculation on hand.
Erik.
A speculation? We? No! Who told you so?
The Chamberlain.
Monsen himself.
Erik.
Has Monsen been here?
