The Court House.—An arm-chair at the back, in front of which is a large table, covered with baize.—On each side a gallery.—On the right of table are chairs.
Music.—The Judge discovered, seated.—The galleries filled with auditors.—Herman.—Knickerbocker.
Judge.
Mr. Knickerbocker, you will please to bring your client into court.
Knickerbocker goes off, and returns with Lorrenna and Alice.
Judge.
Be pleased to let your ladies take seats. [Lorrenna and Alice sit.
Herman.
And now, sir, I presume 'tis time to enter on my cause. Twenty years have elapsed since this contract, this bond was signed by the father of that lady, by which she or her fortune were made mine. Be pleased to peruse. [Presenting the document to the Judge.
Judge.