McNaughten (aside)
On my oath, this is another cheat.
(Aloud)
By what right, sir, do you steal my name? I don't go around taking
yours.
Captain
I've had no other name from birth.
McNaughten
My father gave me this name.
Captain
Mine has been the same all my life.
McNaughten
In giving birth to me, my mother died.
Captain
Mine died, also--in the same manner.
McNaughten
I am from Scotland.
Captain
I, too, am from Scotland.
McNaughten
I had a certain brother, a bad scapegrace, and I haven't heard news of
him in fifteen years.
Captain
I had a brother, too. A pious, churchgoing hypocrite. I've ignored his
fortunes for fifteen years.
McNaughten
This brother was my identical twin, and resembled me in everything
except piety.
Captain
Mine was my spitten image. Who sees him, sees me. But usually not in
the same places.
McNaughten
Are you not this brother?
Captain
You've said it. There's the explanation of the mystery.
McNaughten
Is it possible? Oh, Heavens.
Captain
May this confession witness my joy and happiness. My brother, it is
indeed me. What a happy encounter. Has fortune brought you to my
sight?
McNaughten
Brother, there has been much to rejoice me this day. But, I rather
counted on your being dead.
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