I know that he ventured that, once in his life—one solitary time. It is a legend among us younger men. But no power on earth would induce him to do it again.
To-day he will do it again!
[Scornfully.] Yes, I daresay!
We shall see it!
That neither you nor I will see.
[With uncontrollable vehemence.] I will se it! I will and I must see it!
But he will not do it. He simply dare not do it. For you see he cannot get over this infirmity—master builder though he be.
MRS. SOLNESS comes from the house on to the verandah.
[Looks around.] Is he not here? Where has he gone to?
Mr. Solness is down with the men.