[Looks at him with eager interest.] You have heard her yourself?

The Inspector.

Yes. I myself have spoken to her—several times.—Only a few words, however; she is far from communicative. But——

Professor Rubek.

But Norwegian it was?

The Inspector.

Thoroughly good Norwegian—perhaps with a little north-country accent.

Professor Rubek.

[Gazing straight before him in amazement, Whispers.] That too!

Maia.