[Nods.] I remember meeting you once or twice--the autumn when I was
last at home.


ULFHEIM.

That's many years ago, now. And then you weren't so illustrious as I
hear you've since become. At that time even a dirty bear-hunter might
venture to come near you.


PROFESSOR RUBEK.

[Smiling.] I don't bite even now.


MAIA.

[Looks with interest at ULFHEIM.] Are you really and truly a bear-
hunter?


ULFHEIM.

[Seating himself at the next table, nearer the hotel.] A bear-hunter
when I have the chance, madam. But I make the best of any sort of
game that comes in my way--eagles, and wolves, and women, and elks,
and reindeer--if only it's fresh and juicy and has plenty of blood
in it.