Yes, that’s what I should like to know?

Mrs. Stockmann.

But it will be of no earthly use. If they won’t, they won’t.

Dr. Stockmann.

Ho-ho, Katrina! just wait a while, and you shall see whether I can fight my battles to the end.

Mrs. Stockmann.

Yes, to the end of getting your dismissal; that is what will happen.

Dr. Stockmann.

Well then, I shall at any rate have done my duty towards the public, towards society—I who am called an enemy of society!

Mrs. Stockmann.