Lind. But a good-hearted one! Your health! (They drink to each other. A boat is seen putting in to shore below the verandah. Its crew of six men stand up and toss their oars in naval fashion. SANNAES is standing at the helm.) Holm (in a whisper, to KNUTZON). Tjaelde knew what he was doing when he invited Jakobsen! Knutzon (whispering). Just look at the boat! Ring. Tjaelde is a very clever fellow--a very clever fellow! (VALBORG, SIGNE and MRS. TJAELDE are seen coming up the verandah steps.) Tjaelde. Gentlemen, the moment of departure is at hand; I see the ladies coming to take leave of our distinguished guest. Let us take this last opportunity of gathering around him--round our prince--and thanking him for coming! Let us cheer him with three times three! (Cheers.) Lind. Thank you, gentlemen! There is so little time left that I must confine myself to merely bidding you all good-bye. (To MRS. TJAELDE.) Good-bye, my dear madam! You should have heard how your health was proposed and drunk just now. My warmest thanks for your hospitality, and forgive me for the trouble I have caused you. (To SIGNE.) Good-bye, Miss Signe. I am sorry time has not permitted me to have the honour of becoming better acquainted with you; you seem so full of spirit! But if, as you said, you are soon coming to Christiania-- Signe. I shall then do myself the honour of calling upon your wife. Lind. Thank you, thank you--you will be most welcome. (To VALBORG.) Are you not feeling well, Miss Valborg? Valborg. Yes. Lind. You look so serious. (As VALBORG does not reply, he continues somewhat coldly:) Good-bye, Miss Valborg. (To HAMAR.) Good-bye, Mr.--Mr.-- Tjaelde. Mr. Hamar. Lind. Ah, the young man that talked to me about a horse--your future son-in-law! Pray forgive me for not-- Hamar. Don't mention it! Lind. Good-bye! Hamar. A pleasant journey, sir! Lind (coldly, to HOLM). Good-bye, Mr. Holm. Holm (imperturbably polite). I wish you a very pleasant journey, Mr. Lind. Lind (to PRAM). Good-bye, Mr. Pram. Pram (holds his hand, and seems as if he wanted to say something but could not. At last he finds his voice). I want to thank you for--for--I want to thank you for--for-- Lind. You are an excellent fellow! Pram (in a relieved voice). I am so glad to hear it! Thank you. Lind (to KNUTZON). Good-bye, Mr.-- Knutzon (hastily). Knutzon. Pram. With a "z." Lind (to KNUDSEN). Good-bye, Mr.-- Knudsen. Knudsen, again. Pram. With an "s." Lind (to FALBE). Mr--? Falbe. Falbe. Lind. Good-bye, Mr. Falbe! (To RING.) I am delighted to see you looking so well, Mr. Ring. Ring (with a low bow). The same to you, sir! Lind. Good-bye, Mr. Vicar! The Vicar (holding his hand, impressively). Let me wish you good luck and happiness, Mr. Lind-- Lind. Thank you. (Tries to get away.) The Vicar.--in your journey over the perilous seas to foreign lands! Lind. Thank you. (Tries to get away.) The Vicar. Let me wish you a safe return, Mr. Lind--