Kroll.

——and free love,—since you will have it.

Rosmer.

[In a low voice.] And you are not ashamed to say this to me! You, who have known me from my earliest youth!

Kroll.

For that very reason. I know how easily you are influenced by the people you associate with. And this Rebecca of yours—well, Miss West then—we really know little or nothing about her. In short, Rosmer—I will not give you up. And you—you must try to save yourself in time.

Rosmer.

Save myself? How——?

Madam Helseth peeps in at the door on the left.

Rosmer.