Relling.

Marsh vapours?

Hialmar.

Oh, don’t begin with that stuff again!

Gina.

Goodness knows there’s no vapours in this house, Mr. Werle; I give the place a good airing every blessed day.

Gregers.

[Leaves the table.] No airing you can give will drive out the taint I mean.

Hialmar.

Taint!