Aslaksen.
And it’s all nothing but fancy?
Burgomaster.
With the best will in the world, I have failed to convince myself that it is anything else.
Aslaksen.
In that case it’s simply inexcusable of Dr. Stockmann—I beg your pardon, Burgomaster, but——
Burgomaster.
I'm sorry to say you are only speaking the truth, Mr. Aslaksen. Unfortunately, my brother has always been noted for his rashness.
Aslaksen.
And yet you want to back him up in this, Mr. Hovstad!