[Suppresses a gloomy smile.] So I have. I can’t complain on that score.

Dr. Herdal.

First of all that grim old robbers’ castle was burnt down for you. And that was certainly a great piece of luck.

Solness.

[Seriously.] It was the home of Aline’s family. Remember that.

Dr. Herdal.

Yes, it must have been a great grief to her.

Solness.

She has not got over it to this day—not in all these twelve or thirteen years.

Dr. Herdal.