And moreover, he can't do it; I mean, dismiss me. He has no right to dismiss me. First of all he must produce evidence that I have deserved it. He has no right to dismiss me without any cause whatever.
MÖLLER (with authority).
So you will not clear the forest? Say it plainly: You will not?
FORESTER.
If it was not sufficiently plain to you before, then: No! I can't state it more plainly. I will not be a scoundrel, and he cannot dismiss an honest man. Is that plain, definite and unmistakable? I am forester, and I remain forester—and the forest shall not be cleared. That you may tell your master and your Godfrey and whomever you please.
SOPHY.
Have only a little patience with him. I am sure Mr. Stein does not mean it, and you have been so kind already—
MÖLLER.
If the decision rested with me, with me, Justus Möller,—what would I not do to please you, madam? But I am here as the representative of Stein and Son.