But it can’t be prevented now, my dear Peter.
Burgomaster.
It must and shall be prevented.
Dr. Stockmann.
It can’t be, I tell you; far too many people know about it already.
Burgomaster.
Know about it! Who? Surely not those fellows on the People’s Messenger——?
Dr. Stockmann.
Oh yes; they know. The liberal, independent press will take good care that you do your duty.
Burgomaster.