Kroll.

Merciful Heaven—so that is the Ulric Brendel people once expected such great things of.

Rosmer.

[Quietly.] At least he has had the courage to live his life his own way. I don’t think that is such a small matter either.

Kroll.

What? A life like his! I almost believe he has it in him to turn your head afresh.

Rosmer.

Oh no. My mind is quite clear now, upon all points.

Kroll.

I wish I could believe it, my dear Rosmer. You are so terribly impressionable.