[He struts up and down.

Mrs. Stockmann.

[Almost in tears.] Oh, Thomas!

Burgomaster.

[Following him.] Give me my cap and stick!

Dr. Stockmann.

[As before.] You may be Chief of Police, but I am Burgomaster. I am master of the whole town I tell you!

Burgomaster.

Put down my cap, I say. Remember it is an official cap, as by law prescribed!

Dr. Stockmann.