Dr. Stockmann.

[Staring at them.] What! Do you actually venture to come here?

Hovstad.

Why, to be sure we do.

Aslaksen.

You see, we’ve something to discuss with you.

Morten Kiil.

[Whispers.] Yes or no—by two o’clock.

Aslaksen.

[With a glance at Hovstad.] Aha!