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Borkman.
No, for I suppose you have never seen an escaped convict before.
Ella Rentheim.
Oh, do come into the house with me, John!
Borkman.
It is no use trying to lure me in. I have told you
Ella Rentheim.
But when I beg and implore you? For your own sake
[The Maid opens the door, and stands in the doorway.
The Maid.
I beg pardon. Mrs. Borkman told me to lock the front door now.
Borkman.
[In a low voice, to Ella.] You see, they want to lock me up again!
Ella Rentheim.
[To the Maid.] Mr. Borkman is not quite well. He wants to have a little fresh air before coming in.
The Maid.
But Mrs. Borkman told me to
