Hilda.

Don’t waste time talking. The poor old man might go and die in the meantime.

Solness.

Answer me Hilda. What do you want of me?

Hilda.

I want my kingdom.

Solness.

H’m——

He gives a rapid glance towards the door on the left, and then goes on writing on the drawings. At the same moment Mrs. Solness enters; she has some packages in her hand.

Mrs. Solness.