HUMMEL. It is. [Pause.
COLONEL. As I learn that you have bought up all my unpaid and overdue notes, I conclude that I am at your mercy. What do you want?
HUMMEL. Payment—in one way or another.
COLONEL. In what way?
HUMMEL. A very simple one. Let us not talk of the money. All you have to do is to admit me as a guest....
COLONEL. If a little thing like that will satisfy you....
HUMMEL. I thank you.
COLONEL. Anything more?
HUMMEL. Discharge Bengtsson.
COLONEL. Why should I do so? My devoted servant, who has been with me a lifetime, and who has the medal for long and faithful service.... Why should I discharge him?