Jenny
You have no intention of being reasonable or dining with us, as you
promised?
McNaughten
The answer is no. I give myself to the Devil--and your mistress, too,
with her noble plans. Let other birds fall into her snares. And you,
her emissary and honest agent, do you not know it's a villainous thing
to be a bawd? Some evil will befall you. Pray God for forgiveness. Go
--and sin no more. I warn you, quit this line of work. Be guided by my
advice--it's for your own good.
Jenny
Well! I never have been so insulted in my life. Dare to call me a
bawd!
McNaughten
Don't expect to catch me in your traps. I'm no country bumpkin.
Jenny
We will see if you have the nerve to say such stupid things to my
lady. Because, I am going to tell her everything you said, and, I
won't omit one word. Be sure of it!
(To Spruce)
Goodbye, worthy valet of an unworthy master. I hope after a while
we'll know each other better.
(Aside)
I don't understand any of it, and I hardly know where I am at!
(Exit Jenny)
McNaughten
My God! What a town. What a strange place. They told me the London
women were bold, and that to succeed in their secret practices, they
inform themselves about newcomers with great care. But this is
unbelievable.
Spruce
She must have heard your name on the stage coach.
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