Rosmer. [Looks at her and shakes his head.] Can you really believe that Kroll or any of the others would try to take revenge on me? That they would be capable of?
Rebecca. In the first heat of anger, dear. No one can be sure. I think—after the way the Rector took it
Rosmer. Oh, you ought surely to know him better than that. Kroll is a gentleman, to the backbone. I am going into town this afternoon to talk to him. I will talk to them all. Oh you shall see how easily it will all go
Madam Helseth appears at the door on the left.
Rebecca. [Rises.] What is it, Madam Helseth?
Madam Helseth. Rector Kroll is downstairs in the hall.
Rosmer. [Rises hastily.] Kroll!
Rebecca. The Rector! Is it possible
Madam Helseth. He wants to know if he may come up and see Mr. Rosmer.
Rosmer. [To Rebecca.] What did I tell you?—Of course
