Heire.

No! Is it indeed? I’m delighted to hear it. Do you hear, Mr. Lundestad? It’s all a lie about the Chamberlain.[Chamberlain.]

Lundestad.

Sh! We were on a false scent; it’s nearer at hand.

Stensgård.

How nearer at hand?

Lundestad.

I know nothing for certain; but they talk of Madam Rundholmen——

Stensgård.

What!