You've loaned to someone else, not me.
Squire
Perhaps, you don't recall, that before going to Germany, you needed
money for the campaign--not having enough money to buy a mule, let
alone a horse--
McNaughten
I don't recall a word of all this. I've never been to Germany.
Squire
That's where you said you were going. You came to me for help, and I
opened my purse for you, without any uncalled for remarks.
McNaughten
To me? I'd have to be crazy to borrow money from a Scotsman, or
Irishman, or whatever you are.
Squire (icily)
Sir, I am Welsh. This man here can bear witness; he was with you--I
recall his face. Come here, boy. Speak! Do you dare deny what his evil
heart tries in vain to forget?
Spruce (terrified)
Sir--
Squire
Speak, or my hand, possessed by fury, will--
Spruce
It comes to me in a confused way--
Squire
A confused way. Well, I am certain of it. I see you are no better than
your master. Though I blame you less--perhaps you fear your place or a
beating.
(To McNaughten)
Now, sir, give me my money, or take your sword.
McNaughten
What! Because I refuse to give you a hundred pounds, you compel me to
fight!
Squire
A little. Breaking an oath puts me in temper. Quickly--defend
yourself.
McNaughten
I am in no great rush.
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