Stensgård.

He told you so himself?

Heire.

Of course he did. He made the momentous announcement to an awe-struck circle down in the garden; hee-hee!

The Chamberlain.

Why, my dear Ringdal, what can be the meaning of this?

Heire.

Oh, it’s not difficult to guess.

The Chamberlain.

Indeed it is though. This is a most important affair for the district. Come along, Ringdal; we must find the man himself.