It’s not worth disputing about. Only be firm, Chamberlain; no, and no again, to Stensgård——!

The Chamberlain.

Oh, keep your advice to yourself! You may rely upon it that neither he nor any one else——

Ringdal.

[Enters by the door on the right.] Excuse me, Chamberlain; one word——

[Whispers.

The Chamberlain.

What? In your room?

Ringdal.

He came in by the back way, and begs you to see him.