And, if you deny it, it's a lie, and I'll take my
oath--
Torrington
See, if it's possible, to have a blacker heart, to be more of a cheat.
Alas, what are you marrying him for? I've gotten you into a pleasant
business.
Hastings
I took this gentleman for a man of substance-- Now, I don't value him
at all.
Urania
After what he has done to me, there is no crime, no evil, that he
wouldn't perpetrate.
Jenny
Traitor, finally, you're caught, and there's nothing for you to do but
go hang yourself. I'll be happy to supply the rope.
McNaughten
No, I don't believe that Hell itself is capable, in its execrable
rage, so many men, so many evil demons, as you all. Ah, I cannot
speak, I am so enraged.
(Enter the Captain)
Captain
I believe my presence is required to get to the bottom of this
astonishing mystery.
Hastings
What in the world do I see?
Torrington
What prodigy is this?
Urania
Ought I to believe my eyes?
Jenny
Madame, I don't know if my vision is troubled, or if it's some vapor,
that is making me see double.
McNaughten
What object presents itself and makes me see myself, as in a mirror.
Why, it's my walking portrait, or a reflection.
Captain
How dare you take my name and appearance, sir, as your own? I am
Captain McNaughten, and you are injuring my reputation.
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