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PF

And I with war-whoops-from a distance!

MR. COTTON

And I as well-by taking contracts!

TRUMPETERSTRALE

Lead on! I'll find again in Bender
the world-renowned spur-strap-buckles!

MONSIEUR BALLON [falling on PEER GYNT'S neck].

Forgive me, friend, that I at first
misjudged you quite!

VON EBERKOPF [pressing his hands].

I, stupid hound,
took you for next door to a scoundrel!

MR. COTTON

Too strong that; only for a fool-

TRUMPETERSTRALE [trying to kiss him].

I, Uncle, for a specimen
of Yankee riff-raff's meanest spawn-!
Forgive me-!

VON EBERKOPF

We've been in the dark-