Gina.

Yes, you wouldn’t have her anywheres in the house.

Hialmar.

Oh, if she would only come home quickly, so that I can tell her—— Everything will come right now, Gregers; now I believe we can begin life afresh.

Gregers.

[Quietly.] I knew it; I knew the child would make amends.

Old Ekdal appears at the door of his room; he is in full uniform, and is busy buckling on his sword.

Hialmar.

[Astonished.] Father! Are you there?

Gina.