And next—now for putting your wits to the test.

[Draws himself up in his seat.

The Oldest Troll-courtier.

[To Peer Gynt.]

Let us see if you have a wisdom-tooth

That can crack the Dovrë-King’s riddle-nut!

The Old Man.

What difference is there ’twixt trolls and men?

Peer.

No difference at all, as it seems to me.