that the Swedes got their present king from the Germans? (General
laughter.)

German. It was we of Lubeck what gave Sweden a liberator when she
was on the verge of ruin.

Windrank. Here's to the King!

Dane. Here's to Lubeck!

German (flattered). Really I don't know how to--

Windrank. Why, you aren't the King!

German. Beg your pardon, but it was my Danish brother's--

Dane. How can you be of Lubeck when you are a citizen of
Stockholm?

Windrank (to the Man from Smaland). Why won't our silent brother
drink at all?

Man from Smaland. I'll drink your corn-juice, but when it comes
to the King's health, I do like this! (He crushes the tin cup and
throws it on the floor.)

Windrank (groping with one hand for his sheath knife.)
You won't drink the King's health?

Man from Smaland. I've been drinking the cup he offered me so