The Chamberlain.
You are right, Fieldbo. These days have taught me a lesson.
Thora.
[Aside to Fieldbo.] Yes, you can keep your own counsel. All this about Mr. Stensgård—why did you tell me nothing?
Fieldbo.
When a hawk is hovering over the dove-cote, one watches and shields his little dove—one does not alarm her.
[They are interrupted by Madam Rundholmen.
Heire.
[To the Chamberlain.] I’m sorry to tell you, Chamberlain, that the settlement of our little legal differences will have to be adjourned indefinitely.
The Chamberlain.