GUY. I am waiting to know.
RUTH. I went to save your life from him. I heard him speak in here, last night, when you and Mr. Heppenstall had gone in there, and he—he threatened and——
GUY. Threatened! He! And if he did, do you imagine it a woman's job to guard my life?
RUTH. He threatened and he meant to do.
GUY. And what had you to do with him?
RUTH. That is all over now.
GUY. It may be, but it has left its mark. Why did you go to him?
RUTH. I went because of what is past. Before I knew you, Guy, I knew him and——
GUY. You went to beg my life. From him, your lover, Martin Kelsall!
RUTH. Yes. He was my lover once.