What? Am I taking too great a liberty? You yourself permitted me to——

The Chamberlain.

What I permitted, I permitted. Well, well, make yourself at home, and forage for something to eat. [Slaps him lightly on the shoulder and turns to Lundestad.] Now, here’s one you may call an adventurer and—and the other thing I can’t remember.

Fieldbo.

Why, Chamberlain——!

Lundestad.

No, I assure you——

The Chamberlain.

No arguments after dinner; it’s bad for the digestion. They’ll serve the coffee outside presently.

[Goes with the guests into the garden.