The Smith.
[After a moment, in a low voice.]
See, Peer, she’s taken a greybeard for partner.
Peer.
[Turns sharply to an elderly man.]
Where are the unbespoke girls?
The Man.
Find them out.
[Goes away from him.
Peer Gynt has suddenly become subdued. He glances shyly and furtively at the group. All look at him, but no one speaks. He approaches other groups. Wherever he goes there is silence;[silence;] when he moves away they look after him and smile.