It is true! Monsen and the Stonelee gang got hold of you the moment you came here; and if you don’t shake him off it will be your ruin. Chamberlain Bratsberg is a man of honour; that you may rely on. Do you know why the great Monsen hates him? Why, because——
Stensgård.
Not a word more! I won’t hear a word against my friends!
Fieldbo.
Look into yourself, Stensgård! Is Mr. Mons Monsen really your friend?
Stensgård.
Mr. Monsen has most kindly opened his doors to me——
Fieldbo.
To people of the better sort he opens his doors in vain.
Stensgård.