Both as a citizen of this town and as a human being, I am deeply shocked at what it has been my lot to hear to-night. Dr. Stockmann has unmasked himself in a manner I should never have dreamt of. I must reluctantly subscribe to the opinion just expressed by some estimable citizens; and I think we ought to formulate this opinion in a resolution. I therefore beg to move, “That this meeting declares the medical officer of the Baths, Dr. Thomas Stockmann, to be an enemy of the people.” [_Thunders of applause and cheers. Many form a circle round the_ DOCTOR _and hoot at him._ MRS. STOCKMANN _and_ PETRA _have risen._ MORTEN _and_ EILIF _fight the other school-boys, who have also been hooting. Some grown-up persons separate them._ DR. STOCKMANN. [_To the people hooting._] Ah, fools that you are! I tell you that—— ASLAKSEN. [_Ringing._] The Doctor is out of order in speaking. A formal vote must be taken; but out of consideration for personal feelings, it will be taken in writing and without names. Have you any blank paper, Mr. Billing? BILLING. Here’s both blue and white paper—— ASLAKSEN. Capital; that will save time. Cut it up into slips. That’s it. [_To the meeting._] Blue means no, white means aye. I myself will go round and collect the votes. [_The_ BURGOMASTER _leaves the room._ ASLAKSEN _and a few others go round with pieces of paper in hats._ A GENTLEMAN. [_To HOVSTAD._] What can be the matter with the Doctor? What does it all mean? HOVSTAD. Why, you know what a hare-brained creature he is. ANOTHER GENTLEMAN. [_To BILLING._] I say, you’re often at his house. Have you ever noticed if the fellow drinks? BILLING. Strike me dead if I know what to say. The toddy’s always on the table when any one looks in. A THIRD GENTLEMAN. No, I should rather say he went off his head at times. FIRST GENTLEMAN. I wonder if there’s madness in the family? BILLING. I shouldn’t be surprised. A FOURTH GENTLEMAN. No, it’s pure malice. He wants to be revenged for something or other. BILLING. He was certainly talking about a rise in his salary the other day; but he didn’t get it. ALL THE GENTLEMEN. [_Together._] Aha! That explains everything. THE DRUNKEN MAN. [_In the crowd._] I want a blue one, I do! And I'll have a white one too. SEVERAL PEOPLE. There’s the tipsy man again! Turn him out. MORTEN KIIL.