Hedda.

Up at the Elvsteds’, yes. But he went after all, then?

Brack.

Well, you see, Mrs. Hedda—unhappily the spirit moved him at my rooms last evening——

Hedda.

Yes, I hear he found inspiration.

Brack.

Pretty violent inspiration. Well, I fancy that altered his purpose; for we menfolk are unfortunately not always so firm in our principles as we ought to be.

Hedda.

Oh, I am sure you are an exception, Judge Brack. But as to Lövborg——?