Windrank. Now, now! You're no German, you said.
Dane (to the German). Can you tell the who invented the story that the Swedes got their present king from the Germans? (General laughter.)
German. It was we of Lübeck what gave Sweden a liberator when she was on the verge of ruin.
Windrank. Here's to the King!
Dane. Here's to Lübeck!
German (flattered). Really I don't know how to—
Windrank. Why, you aren't the King!
German. Beg your pardon, but it was my Danish brother's—
Dane. How can you be of Lübeck when you are a citizen of Stockholm?
Windrank (to the Man from Småland). Why won't our silent brother drink at all?