AMADEUS
May I ask whether you have been equally angry with everyone who has dared to question the virtue of Mrs. Adams-Ortenburg?
SIGISMUND
You are at least the first one who has dared to question it to my face, and the last one who may dare to do so unpunished.
AMADEUS
Do you think the punishment threatening the impertinent one in your mind will be apt to restore the reputation of Cecilia? Do you think it would put an end to the gossip if you, of all people, tried to champion the honor of Mrs. Adams-Ortenburg?
SIGISMUND
Who could, if not I?
AMADEUS
If it is not a comedy you are now playing, then you haven't the right even!