Voices.
Hear, hear! Hear, hear!
Rörlund.
It is no longer unknown that certain individuals, not belonging to our community, have stolen a march upon the energetic citizens of this place, and have secured certain advantages, which should by rights have fallen to the share of our own town.
Voices.
Yes, yes! Hear, hear!
Rörlund.
You are of course not unaware of this deplorable circumstance, Consul Bernick. But, nevertheless, you steadily pursue your undertaking, well knowing that a patriotic citizen must not be exclusively concerned with the interests of his own parish.
Different Voices.
H’m! No, no! Yes, yes!