Yanetta. I shall find them again.

Etchepare. America is a big country.

Yanetta. I shall find them again!

Etchepare. Then I shall tell them why I have taken them away from you!

Yanetta. Never! Never that! I'll obey you, but swear—

The recorder enters.

The Recorder. Etchepare, come and sign your discharge. You will be released at once.

Yanetta. Wait a moment, Monsieur, wait a moment. [To Etchepare] I agree to separation if I must. I will disappear—you will never hear of me again. But in return for this wicked sacrifice swear solemnly that you will never tell them.

Etchepare. I swear.

Yanetta. You swear never to tell them anything that may lessen their affection for me?