Cor. What! I calmly submit to this outrage? Never! I’ll tear him to pieces.
Hen. [Seizing Coriolanus.] You are drafted to help preserve the Union. [Coriolanus is frightened. During the above Anastasia pantomimes to Dollerclutch to follow her and escape. Exit Anastasia R. 2 E. Dollerclutch about to follow her. Henry sees him and points revolver at him.] Halt! [Dollerclutch turns and sees revolver and is frightened.] Advance three paces—halt! About face! [Coriolanus takes position on his right.] That will do. Now, gentlemen, before we go to headquarters, you will accompany me into the house until I get some lunch; then we will proceed on our journey. Left face! Forward march! [Exeunt all into cottage.]
Enter Adrienne, followed by Reginald, L. 2 E.
Reg. Adrienne!
Adri. [R. C. Turns.] Your pleasure, Reginald!
Reg. [Quietly, but firmly.] Adrienne, I desire a few moments’ conversation. What I have to say is for your ears only!
Adri. Proceed, Reginald. I hear you!
Reg. Adrienne, the time has come when I must speak—I can no longer bear the cold, dignified reserve with which you treat me—your husband. There is a motive for all things—and there must be a motive that prompts your action. We are man and wife, and open candor and frankness should exist between us.
Adri. Have I not fulfilled my duty, sir? Have I not shown you the honor and respect that you have a right to demand from a wife?