Even a common man has his rights to stand up for here in the world.

Bernick.

Of course, of course. Then you can promise——?

Aune.

The Indian Girl shall be ready for sea the day after to-morrow.

[He bows and goes out to the right.

Bernick.

Aha, I’ve made that stiff neck bend. I take that as a good omen——

Hilmar Tönnesen, with a cigar in his mouth, comes through the garden gate.

Hilmar.