I have never seen you like this before.
Borkman.
No, for I suppose you have never seen an escaped convict before.
Ella Rentheim.
Oh, do come into the house with me, John!
Borkman.
It is no use trying to lure me in. I have told you——
Ella Rentheim.
But when I beg and implore you——? For your own sake——
[The Maid opens the door, and stands in the doorway.