Angelica:
Well go away, then.
Edward: And that is what has made me understand all your politics. I see you've managed me up to this point because I am friends with your mother. You fear that, irritated by your refusal, I will prevent this marriage.
Angelica: Prevent this marriage! I believe you are a very gallant man to prevent me from securing my advantage.
Edward: No, cruel woman, no. Don't worry. If you are happy with another, I will die, but I will not prevent you.
Angelica: You are ruining my plans already. But I do believe that if I had no inclination for you, you wouldn't try to force my feelings. Do what I want you to do. Don't see either my father or my mother today. I forbid you to appear here. So go, I beg you.
Edward:
I obey you blindly, but if you betray me—
Angelica:
I cannot betray you, because I've promised you nothing.
Edward:
If you betray me you are the most cruel, the most—
Angelica:
Oh, if you are going to berate me, wait till I've done something. And
I will do something very soon perhaps. Don't be so impatient.
Edward:
WHAT! You mean—