Gina.

[Turning towards Hialmar.] But my dear Ekdal, it’s getting icy cold here.

Ekdal.

H'm, we had better shut up then. It’s as well not to disturb their night’s rest, too. Close up, Hedvig.

[Hialmar and Hedvig push the garret doors together.

Ekdal.

Another time you shall see her properly. [Seats himself in the arm-chair by the stove.] Oh, they’re curious things, these wild ducks, I can tell you.

Gregers.

How did you manage to catch it, Lieutenant Ekdal?

Ekdal.