COLONEL.
Yes indeed! As young blades we served in the same company and played many mad pranks together. It would be a pleasure to see him now in the House, drawing his honest face into dark lines. He was a wild devil in the regiment, but a fine boy.
SENDEN.
Nor will he be the only one to receive you with open arms.
COLONEL.
In any case, I should have to think the matter over.
SENDEN.
Don't be angry, Colonel, if I urge you to decide. This evening we have to introduce their candidate to our citizen guests. It is high time, or all is lost.
COLONEL (hesitating).
Senden, you put a knife to my throat!