Ella Rentheim.

Good. Then let me take Erhart with me——

Mrs. Borkman.

Erhart? My own son? My child?

Ella Rentheim.

Yes; for then I would go straight home again.

Mrs. Borkman.

[After reflecting a moment, firmly.] Erhart himself shall choose between us.

Ella Rentheim.

[Looking doubtfully and hesitatingly at her.] He choose? Dare you risk that, Gunhild?