Mrs. Stockmann.

Here in the town?

Dr. Stockmann.

Yes, here; the field of battle is here; here the fight must be fought; here I will conquer! As soon as my trousers are mended, I shall go out into the town and look for a house; we must have a roof over our heads for the winter.

Horster.

That you can have in my house.

Dr. Stockmann.

Can I?

Horster.

Yes, there’s no difficulty about that. I have room enough, and I'm hardly ever at home myself.