May. His home here!
Nancy. Then I’ll give notice.
Matt. Roy, old comrade, you are jesting. I shall disgrace you.
Roy. Then out of my disgrace shall a man be born again. As we fought together for the old flag, we’ll fight again. I see a victory to be won, a loyal heart to be reclaimed from the clutches of the enemy. I will lead, old comrade; will you follow?
Matt. To victory or death, Roy, hand in hand. (Roy clasps hand in C.)
May. Royal, are you mad?——this wretch in our happy home! Why, why is this?
Roy. Your counsel, May. Comrades in adversity should be comrades in prosperity.
Tableau.
Roy and Matt hands clasped, C. May with her arm about Bessie’s waist L. Nancy R. hands on her hips.
Curtain.