Scene II.
Norton, Sara, Betty.
NORTON.
Mellefont will be here in a moment.
SARA.
That is well, Norton! But where did you find him?
NORTON.
A stranger had enticed him beyond the town gate, where he said a gentleman waited for him, to speak with him about matters of the greatest importance. After taking him from place to place for a long time, the swindler slunk away from him. It will be bad for him if he lets himself be caught; Mellefont is furious.
SARA.
Did you tell him what has happened?
NORTON.
All.
SARA.
But in such a way!----
NORTON.
I could not think about the way. Enough! He knows what anxiety his imprudence has again caused you.
SARA.
Not so, Norton; I have caused it myself.
NORTON.
Why may Mellefont never be in the wrong? Come in, sir; love has already excused you.