RUTH. Hear me. A woman can't do much. A woman's handicapped. But what she can do, Guy, all that I'll do——

GUY. Where is your bargain now?

RUTH. Yes. I made a bargain, didn't I? I bargained for my father's life. My life for his.

GUY. Your—life?

RUTH. I said I'd be your slave. I said that I would give you sons. I said I would not ask you questions.

GUY. And you have asked. You have asked and had your answers, For the last time, Ruth.

RUTH. Yes. I shall ask no more. I shall——Guy. What?

(Enter soldier with Matthew and Martin, whose wrists are bound behind their backs.)

SOLDIER. Captain Lascelles' orders, sir.

GUY. Thank you. You may go.