Captain
If I want this inheritance, it's only for the sake of Flavella, whom I
adore.
Spruce
Of course. And if you don't get it, he will have her! Can you bear
thinking of him kissing her?
Captain
Damnation!
Spruce
But he was a fine brother, and you ought not to deceive him.
Captain
He's a son of a bitch. He was always stealing my toys. That's it. I'll
do it.
Spruce
Good. That's the spirit.
Captain
I'll tell you what. Flavella doesn't look on me with indifference. Her
father knows nothing of it, and, by good luck, has never seen me,
because I've never taken the first step to ask for her hand. If I had,
all my hopes would have been dashed, I am sure of it. Still, one thing
holds me back.
Spruce
Good Heavens, what can it be?
Captain
I've promised in writing to marry Urania.
Spruce
Banish all thought of that engagement. If you were to marry all the
women you've promised to marry, you would be a bigamist many times
over. Now to work! You must dress like your brother. He's wearing
mourning, a little frayed. His wig's a little different than yours,
but you really don't need to change much. You must get into mourning,
without wasting any time.
Captain
But, Urania is waiting for me to dine with her!
Spruce
You now have other work to do.
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