[Tries to slink in among the bushes, but comes upon the cross-roads.

The Button-moulder.

Good morning, Peer Gynt! Where’s the list of your sins?

Peer.

Do you think that I haven’t been whistling and shouting

As hard as I could?

The Button-moulder.

And met no one at all?

Peer.

Not a soul but a tramping photographer.