Ella Rentheim.

Yes, this winter air is too keen for you; I can see that, John. So come—come in with me—into the house, into the warmth.

Borkman.

[Angrily.] Up to the gallery again, I suppose.

Ella Rentheim.

No, rather into the room below.

Borkman.

[His anger-flaming forth.] Never will I set foot under that roof again!

Ella Rentheim.

Where will you go then? So late, and in the dark, John?