This evening?

Foldal.

Oh, it’s not so very late yet. And even if the house is shut up, I shall ring; without hesitation. For I must and will see Frida before she starts. Good-night, good-night!

[Makes a movement to go.

Borkman.

Stop a moment, my poor Vilhelm; you may spare yourself that heavy bit of road.

Foldal.

Oh, you are thinking of my ankle——

Borkman.

Yes; and in any case you won’t get in at Mrs. Wilton’s.