Mrs. Stockmann.
Thomas—I implore you——!
Aslaksen.
Take care, Doctor!
[Dr. Stockmann has put on the Burgomaster’s cap and grasped his stick; he now goes up to the door, throws it open, and makes a military salute.
The Burgomaster enters, red with anger. Behind him comes Billing.
Burgomaster.
What is the meaning of these antics?
Dr. Stockmann.
Respect, my good Peter! Now, it’s I that am in power in this town.