Very well, I suppose I must give in. [In an undertone as they go towards the back.] I’m quite distressed about Lundestad; he is really failing; fancy, he didn’t in the least understand what Stensgård——

Thora.

Oh, come, come; they’ve begun the game.

[She drags him into the circle of young people where the game is in full swing.

Erik.

[Calls from his place.] Mr. Heire, you are appointed forfeit-judge.

Heire.

Hee-hee! It’s the first appointment I ever had.

Stensgård.

[Also in the circle.] On account of your legal experience, Mr. Heire.