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 Kroll. [With a look of hatred.] Ah, here we have the "Beacon"—burning at Rosmersholm! [Buttons his coat.] Well, now I can no longer hesitate what course to steer.

Mortensgård. [Deferentially.] The "Beacon" may always be relied upon to light the Rector home.

Kroll. Yes; you have long shown your goodwill. To be sure there's a commandment about bearing false witness against your neighbour

Mortensgård. Rector Kroll need not instruct me in the commandments.

Kroll. Not even in the seventh?

Rosmer. Kroll!

Mortensgård. If I needed instruction, it would rather be the Pastor's business.

Kroll. [With covert sarcasm.] The Pastor's? Oh yes, unquestionably Pastor Rosmer is the man for that.—Good luck to your conference, gentlemen! [Goes out and slams the door behind him.

Rosmer. [Keeps his eyes fixed on the closed door and says to himself.] Well, well—so be it then. [Turns.] Will