Who does not know him?

Professor Rubek.

Very slightly, however. Is he on your list of patients—at last?

The Inspector.

No, strangely enough—not as yet. He comes here only once a year—on his way up to his hunting-grounds.—Excuse me for the moment——

[Makes a movement to go into the hotel.

Ulfheim’s Voice.

[Heard outside.] Stop a moment, man! Devil take it all, can’t you stop? Why do you always scuttle away from me?

The Inspector.

[Stops.] I am not scuttling at all, Mr. Ulfheim.