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.