And,
what's more, I have your receipt for it.
McNaughten
What, sir? You have the effrontery, the insolence--
Torrington
What, sir--have you the audacity, the impudence--
McNaughten
To say that I received sixty thousand pounds for you.
Torrington
The boldness to deny it?
McNaughten
There, I confess it--an abominable man!
Torrington
There, I swear it to you--a detestable cheat.
Hastings
Hey, gentlemen, gentlemen, easy. I am ashamed for you, and I don't
know which of you to believe.
Flavella
Sir, this gentleman might indeed have a heart dark enough to--
Urania
Yes, he's a rogue who glories in crime.
Jenny
Sue him, and if there's a need I will be a witness against him.
(Enter Spruce)
Spruce
Hey, what's going on here? Here's a big squabble.
McNaughten
Let this man judge of our difference. He's hardly left me all day. I
call him as witness. Let him speak.
(To Spruce)
Did I receive money today from this gentleman?
Spruce
Without a doubt. Sixty thousand pounds that your uncle left you in
negotiable instruments.
McNaughten (taking Spruce by the throat)
Ah, false witness, miserable imposter--you must remember--
Spruce
Yes, I remember that the sixty thousand pounds was given to a man
dressed like you, of the same proud bearing, a man who intends to
marry this gentleman's daughter, a man who is called McNaughten, and
is from Scotland.
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