Jeremy (after a struggle) No. No. (to soldiers) Hurry up, take this clown without more discussion. You will see that this poor devil will die as quickly in my hands as in yours.
(Enter Trippet and Harriet.)
Trippet
What noise is this I hear? What brouhaha are you making here?
Dudley
Intercede for me, Trippet. They want to hang me as a deserter.
Trippet Why, gentlemen, if you want to kill him, why not leave him in the hands of Dr. Peacock?
Harriet
Grant him his life, Mr. Colonel.
Jeremy
No mercy.
Harriet
Be a human being.
Trippet
We beg you.
Jeremy
Don't pester me any more. Guards! Seize him!