Lind. Thank you. (Tries to get away.)
The Vicar. Let me wish you a safe return, Mr. Lind—
Lind. Thank you very much. (Tries to get away.)
The Vicar.—to our dear fatherland; a land, Mr. Lind, which possesses in you—
Lind. You must excuse me, Mr. Vicar, but time presses.
The Vicar. Let me thank you for the pleasure of our meeting to-day, Mr. Lind, for—
Lind. Indeed, there is no occasion! Good-bye! (To JAKOBSEN.) Good-bye, Jakobsen, good-bye!
Jakobsen. Good-bye, Mr. Lind! I am only a common man, I know; but that is no reason why I shouldn't wish you a pleasant journey too, is it?
Lind. Certainly not, Jakobsen.—Good-bye, Mr. Finne! By the way—just a word! (In an undertone.) You said that Mr. Berent—. (Takes him aside.)
Tjaelde (to HAMAR). Now, remember the salute this time!—No, no, no! Don't be in such a hurry! Wait till the boat puts off! You want to make a mess of it again!