and happiness into the place where the race of Rosmers has spread
darkness and oppression for all these long years.

Kroll (looking severely at him). Yes, that would be a worthy
action for the man with whom the race will disappear. Let such
things alone, my friend. It is no suitable task for you. You were
meant to lead the peaceful life of a student.

Rosmer. Yes, that may be so. But nevertheless I want to try and
play my humble part in the struggles of life.

Kroll. The struggles of life! Do you know what that will mean for
you? It will mean war to the death with all your friends.

Rosmer (quietly). I do not imagine they are all such fanatics as
you.

Kroll. You are a simple-minded creature, Rosmer--an inexperienced
creature. You have no suspicion of the violence of the storm that
will burst upon you. (MRS. HELSETH slightly opens the door on the
left.)

Mrs. Helseth. Miss West wishes me to ask you, sir

Rosmer. What is it?

Mrs. Helseth. There is some one downstairs that wishes to speak
to you for a minute, sir.

Rosmer. Is it the gentleman that was here yesterday afternoon, by