[Opening the window and going out.
Lukyn.
[Drawing the curtain over the recess.] Just room for him to stand like a man in a sentry-box. Come in, Blond.
Blond shows in Agatha and Charlotte, both wearing veils.
Agatha Posket.
[Agitated.] Oh, Colonel Lukyn!
Lukyn.
Pray compose yourself, pray compose yourself!
Agatha Posket.
What will you think?