Gregers. And now you pray for the wild duck, too?
Hedvig. I thought it would be best to put the wild duck in too, for she was so sickly at first.
Gregers. Do you pray in the morning, too?
Hedvig. No, I don’t do that.
Gregers. Why not in the morning as well?
Hedvig. Oh! it’s light in the morning, and there’s nothing to be afraid of.
Gregers. And the wild duck that you’re so very fond of—your father wanted to wring its neck?
Hedvig. No, he said it would be best for him if he did, but that he would spare her for my sake; and that was very good of father.
Gregers (coming a little closer). But if you were to sacrifice the wild duck of your own free will for his sake?
Hedvig (rising). The wild duck!