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 [Finds his umbrella and brandishes it.] Now, look here!

Hovstad.

You surely don't mean to assault us!

Aslaksen.

I say, be careful with that umbrella!

Dr. Stockmann. Out at the window with you, Mr. Hovstad!

Hovstad. [By the hall door.] Are you utterly crazy?

Dr. Stockmann.

Out at the window, Mr. Aslaksen! Jump I tell you! Be quick about it!

Aslaksen.

[Running round the writing-table.] Moderation, Doctor; I'm not at all strong; I can't stand much [Screams.] Help! help!

Mrs. Stockmann, Petra, and Horster enter from sitting-room.

Mrs. Stockmann.

Good heavens, Thomas! what can be the matter?

Dr. Stockmann.

[Brandishing the umbrella.] Jump, I tell you! Out into the gutter!

Hovstad.

An unprovoked assault! I call you to witness, Captain Horster. [Rushes off through the hall.