[Stares in astonishment at him.] Have I nothing on earth to——!

Gregers.

Of course you have Hialmar; but then he has his own family. And a man like you, who has always had such a passion for what is free and wild——

Ekdal.

[Thumps the table.] Hialmar, he shall see it!

Hialmar.

Oh, do you think it’s worth while, father? It’s all dark.

Ekdal.

Nonsense; it’s moonlight. [Rises.] He shall see it, I tell you. Let me pass! Come and help me, Hialmar.

Hedvig.