Out at the window, Mr. Aslaksen! Jump I tell you! Be quick about it!
Aslaksen.
[Running round the writing-table.] Moderation, Doctor; I'm not at all strong; I can’t stand much——[Screams.] Help! help!
Mrs. Stockmann, Petra, and Horster enter from sitting-room.
Mrs. Stockmann.
Good heavens, Thomas! what can be the matter?
Dr. Stockmann.
[Brandishing the umbrella.] Jump, I tell you! Out into the gutter!
Hovstad.
An unprovoked assault! I call you to witness, Captain Horster.