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 The Gentleman. You shall hear from me to-morrow.

[Turns away and goes out.

Petra.

Wasn't that the owner of your ship, Captain Horster?

Horster. Yes, that was Mr. Vik.

Aslaksen.

[With the voting papers in his hands, ascends the platform and rings.] Gentlemen! I have now to announce the result of the vote. All the voters, with one exception

A Young Gentleman. That's the tipsy man!

Aslaksen.

With the exception of one intoxicated person, this meeting of citizens unanimously declares the medical officer of the Baths, Dr. Thomas Stockmann, to be an enemy of the people. [Cheers and applause.] Three cheers for our fine old municipality! [Cheers.] Three cheers for our able and energetic Burgomaster, who has so loyally set family prejudice aside! [Cheers.] The meeting is dissolved. [He descends.]

Billing. Three cheers for the Chairman!

All. Hurrah for Aslaksen.