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Dr. Stockmann.
The boys! [With a sudden access of firmness and decision.] Never, though the whole earth should crumble, will I bow my neck beneath the yoke.
[Goes towards his room.
Mrs. Stockmann.
[Following him.] Thomas—what are you going to do?
Dr. Stockmann.
[At the door.] I must have the right to look my boys in the face when they have grown into free men. [Goes into his room.
Mrs. Stockmann.
[Bursts into tears.] Ah, God help us all!
Petra.
Father is true to the core. He will never give in! [The boys ask wonderingly what it all means; Petra signs to them to be quiet.
