Hovstad.
[Rising.] H'm, Doctor, I won’t conceal from you——
Dr. Stockmann.
Aha! I thought there was something brewing! But I won’t hear of it. If they are getting up anything of that sort——
Hovstad.
Of what sort?
Dr. Stockmann.
Well, anything of any sort—a procession with banners, or a banquet, or a subscription for a testimonial, or whatever it may be—you must give me your solemn promise to put a stop to it. And you too, Mr. Aslaksen; do you hear?
Hovstad.
Excuse me, Doctor; we may as well tell you the whole truth first as last——