STENSGARD.
Well, then, why go and make me feel empty, and disgusted, and suspicious of myself? [Shouts and cheers from the tent.] There -- listen! They are drinking my health. An idea that can take such hold upon people -- by God, it must have truth in it!
[THORA BRATSBERG, RAGNA MONSEN, and MR. HELLE enter from the left and cross, half-way back.