Precisely—by me! [Walks up and down.] Now let them go on accusing me of fads and crack-brained notions. But they won’t dare to! Ha-ha! I tell you they won’t dare!
Petra.
Do tell us what it is, father.
Dr. Stockmann.
Well, well, give me time, and you shall hear all about it. If only I had Peter here now! This just shows how we men can go about forming judgments like the blindest moles——
Hovstad.
What do you mean, doctor?
Dr. Stockmann.
[Stopping beside the table.] Isn’t it the general opinion that our town is a healthy place?
Hovstad.