Then, if you think me worthy of some employment, you
can give me something to do.
McNaughten
I am dying to see the woman I am going to marry. Curiosity, more than
love, pushes me on.
Spruce
After you've inspected your room and freshened up, I will gladly
escort you to her.
McNaughten
Good--wait until I return.
(Exit McNaughten to the hotel)
Spruce
I am going to find my master to find out what state things are in.
He'll look well in mourning. Courage, Spruce, be firm. Steady head,
steady hand. I will need all my skill.
CURTAIN
ACT II. Later that day.
Scene I. The same. Captain McNaughten, dressed in mourning enters, in
conversation with Spruce.
Spruce
Nothing is more surprising! Your resemblance to your twin passes
belief. You and he are really one. With you both dressed in black, no
one can tell the difference. I, your valet, cannot even be sure. So as
not to be deceived myself, let me put a mark on you. Give me your hat.
Captain (giving his hat to Spruce)
What do you intend to do?
Spruce (putting a yellow ribbon on the hat)
To put my mark on you, just like your father did, to better
distinguish you.
Captain
I think you're trying to make me laugh.
Spruce
I'm not joking. I could very easily make a mistake.
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