Aslaksen.
Both as a citizen of this town and as a human being, I am deeply shocked at what it has been my lot to hear to-night. Dr. Stockmann[Stockmann] has unmasked himself in a manner I should never have dreamt of. I must reluctantly subscribe to the opinion just expressed by some estimable citizens; and I think we ought to formulate[formulate] this opinion in a resolution. I therefore beg to move, “That this meeting declares the medical officer of the Baths, Dr. Thomas Stockmann, to be an enemy of the people.”
[Thunders of applause and cheers. Many form a circle round the Doctor and hoot at him. Mrs. Stockmann and Petra have risen. Morten and Eilif fight the other school-boys, who have also been hooting. Some grown-up persons separate them.
Dr. Stockmann.
[To the people hooting.] Ah, fools that you are! I tell you that——
Aslaksen.
[Ringing.] The Doctor is out of order in speaking. A formal vote must be taken; but out of consideration for personal feelings, it will be taken in writing and without names. Have you any blank paper, Mr. Billing?
Billing.
Here’s both blue and white paper——
Aslaksen.