Heire.
Not at home! He, who goes about professing that he is always at home to reputable people!
Stensgård.
Does he say that?
Heire.
A mere empty phrase. He's not at home to Mr. Monsen either. But I can't think what has made him hate you so much. Yes, hate you, I say; for what do you think I heard yesterday?
Stensgård.
I don't want to know what you heard yesterday.
Heire.
Then I say no more. Besides, the expressions didn't surprise me—coming from the Chamberlain, I mean. Only I can't understand why he should have added "demagogue."
Stensgård.
Demagogue!
Heire.
Well, since you insist upon it, I must confess that the Chamberlain called you an adventurer and demagogue.
Stensgård.
[Jumps up.] What!
Heire.
Adventurer and damagogue—or demagogue and adventurer; I won't answer for the order.
