Get on without them, yes; but still we owe them a great deal.
Hovstad.
The debt shall be duly acknowledged. But a journalist of my democratic tendencies cannot let such an opportunity slip through his fingers. We must explode the tradition of official infallibility. That rubbish must be got rid of, like every other superstition.
Dr. Stockmann.
There I am with you with all my heart, Mr. Hovstad. If it’s a superstition, away with it!
Hovstad.
I should be sorry to attack the Burgomaster, as he is your brother. But I know you think with me—the truth before all other considerations.
Dr. Stockmann.
Why, of course. [Vehemently.] But still—! but still——!
Hovstad.