Edward:
Your procedure seems to me so outre that I cannot believe that you are
feigning. I don't flatter myself, but if you were pretending because
Nelson was around—now he is gone—justify yourself!
(Enter Mrs. Townly)
Mrs. Townly: (aside)
My daughter alone with Richly!
Edward:
Justify yourself—or admit you have betrayed me. Speak, we are alone.
Angelica: I will speak to you just as I spoke in the presence of Mr. Nelson. My father wants me to marry him and I tell you I am delighted.
Edward:
Oh! I give up. No more explanations. I am going to find your mother.
Angelica:
Go, sir, go, you can tell her that I want no part of you.
Edward: (seeing Mrs. Townly) Have you heard, Madam? I am betrayed, Madam. For it is no longer time to hide from you my love for this ingrate—you see she has betrayed me.
Mrs. Townly: I feel sorry for you, sir. You see father and daughter plotted against you and me, too. I enter into your feelings because I always sympathize with the feelings of others.
Edward:
No. After what she's done, I never wish to speak of her again.