[Takes paper.
Gordon. Remember, you and I have got to save the army. Now, when the men are here, on some pretense or other, you must break that window. It is a signal for the colonel to escape. You understand. You will not fail?
Char. Decoy them with this paper, and when they are here, break that window. I can do it, and I will.
Gordon (taking her hands and looking straight in her eyes). The life of Morgan's army is in your two hands. You will not fail.
[Exit hurriedly into the hall.
Char. God help me through this evening's work.
[Enter Bev, Mrs. S., Fair, Marthy and Cupid hurriedly.
Bev. They're coming, a whole squad of soldiers, up the avenue. I can hear them!
Char. The avenue, you say?
Bev. Yes, they're nearly here.