I know very well that it--that it cannot
be! My youth is well known. And I can prove it to you, clearly and
precisely. My wealth will never be inherited by you. I'll bury you,
and your children, and the children I am going to have, too. Despite
you and the murderous plots you are hatching. Do you hear, brother
dear?-- I have spoken. Good day! Come Jenny.
(Exit Urania in a fury)
Hastings
Lovely disposition.
Jenny
Sir, another time--or better yet, say nothing. Or read, if you please,
better almanacs. My lady is, still, despite you and your calculations,
young and pretty, and all the connoisseurs will remind you of it.
(Exit Jenny)
Hastings
I can see what my sister is up to. Marry again, at her age? The old
fool. Well, I have taken some measures. Better go see Torrington and
straighten things out. If the man in question is as described, we
shall very soon consummate this marriage.
BLACKOUT
Scene II. The same, a short time later. The Captain and Spruce enter
from different directions. Spruce is out of breath again.
Spruce
I found your brother, but not without trouble. You see how out of
breath I am. I've been around London, from one end to the other--to
the stage, to the post, everywhere. And I swear, every street I went
down, I met a creditor.
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