Scene 2: Wood Pass in 1st Groove. Night.
Enter Dollerclutch, R. 1 E., enveloped in cloak.
Dol. I got safely away without being discovered. The camp was wrapped in slumber, not a soul stirring but the sentinels. [Looks around.] If I’m not mistaken, I must be near the house. Ah! some one approaches! [He retires.]
Enter Hilda, L. 1 E.
Hil. If Reginald could but return, how happy they would be! I left Adrienne writing to him, pouring out the love which will bring joy to his desolate heart. [Sighs.] And there’s Henry, her brother! How my thoughts will always revert to him. So manly in his bearing—high in the appreciation of true worth. If I only were—but no! I must check the feeling that has sprung up here. [Pressing her heart.] I must not forget that my life is linked to another—
Dol. [Aside.] It’s she! I’m sure it is!
Hil. [Alarmed.] What’s that!—who’s there? [Dollerclutch comes forward. Hilda retreats, alarmed.]
Dol. Don’t be alarmed, my dear girl. Don’t you know your old friend?
Hil. [Comes forward doubtfully.] Can it be possible? Mr. Dollerclutch?