Hen. [Aside.] As fearless and brave as a lion!
Mor. [Aside.] No! I cannot do it! [To Reginald.] Maitland, under the circumstances, and in consideration of your past praiseworthy service, and your undaunted gallantry in action, I will not execute the punishment which the offense merits.
Hen. [Aside.] Bravo, Colonel!
Ralph. [Aside.] Curse his sympathy!
Mor. But I cannot let the matter pass unnoticed. I place you under arrest for three weeks. You will be confined in the guard-house under close surveillance. Private Softhead, deprive him of his arms and accoutrements, and conduct him in disgrace to the guard-house. [Adolphus takes Reginald’s gun, etc., and places them on the table.]
Ralph. [Aside.] How it cuts his proud nature!
Hen. [Aside to Morrell.] These are hard lines, Colonel!
Mor. [Aside to Henry.] Yes, Captain! I regret it sincerely! I never before was obliged to do anything that gave me so much pain. But duty, as a true soldier, demanded it!
Adol. [To Reginald.] Right face! Forward march. [Exit Reginald and Adolphus, R. 4 E.]