Your father lies somewhere in the sea. Never would he have looked at you again—And he also had a great deal to put up with.

Geert.

I’m glad I’m different—not so submissive—It’s a great honor to let them walk over you! I have no fish blood in me—Now then, is it to go on raining?

Kneir.

[Embracing him.] If you would only repent.

Geert.

[Flaring up.] I’d knock the teeth out of his jaw tomorrow.

Kneir.

How did it happen?

Jo.