I know your plans. You may try to tear him
from my arms, but I swear I will marry him, in spite of the daughter,
the father, the relations, the whole family--in spite of him, and in
spite of myself, too.
(Exit Urania after the Captain)
Hastings
What vertigo disturbs her and brings her here? As she gets older, her
head seems to get more and more disturbed.
Flavella
It's true. I'm very often ashamed for her.
Hastings
I am afraid that this woman, with her unaccountable temper may come
here and cause some misfortune.
(Enter McNaughten and Spruce)
Spruce (to McNaughten)
Yes, sir, here they are: the father and daughter, together. You can
speak with both of them about your affair.
Hastings
Ah, sir, my daughter and I must beg your pardon for my sister and her
wild delusions. You conceive, sir, that women, like little girls,
sometimes have spirits that go against their family.
McNaughten
Ah,--yes,--sir.
Hastings
You return quickly. I am delighted.
McNaughten
I come to wish you a good day. And, at the same time, to marry a lady
named Flavella, whose father you are,--at least every one says so. In
short, that is what brings me here.
Hastings
I've already told you, and I repeat, how much this pleases me. My
daughter is happy, too.
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