Lewis. No!
Mrs. D. And believe so lightly?
Lewis. Why, the Chancellor——
Mrs. D. Is the person who put your uncle in prison. Lewis, save your brother, he is innocent.
Lewis. Well, they shall shew me the pocket-book; but you will find——
Mrs. D. Go rather to your brother's lodgings; the Counsellor is there, examining his writings—go immediately—be speedy.
Lewis. Well, I will satisfy you. It is not far—Under some pretext I will bring the Counsellor himself into this very room; then you shall be witness——
Mrs. D. Why?
Lewis. If you prefer it, you can go into that room, and over-hear our conversation: but depend upon it, notwithstanding all outward appearances, my brother's heart is full of malice. [Exit.
Enter AUGUSTA.