I know it’s mere popish superstition, Chamberlain. But new ideas are like those spirits: it’s not so easy to lay them; the best plan is to compromise with them as best you can.
The Chamberlain.
But now that Monsen has fallen, and no doubt his crew of agitators with him——
Lundestad.
If Monsen’s fall had come two or three days ago, things would have been very different.
The Chamberlain.
Yes, unfortunately. You have been too hasty.
Lundestad.
Partly out of consideration for you, Chamberlain.
The Chamberlain.