The General
Ah! yes. I will go.
(The General moves towards the bed.)
Vernon (pointing towards the door)
This way!
The General I quite lose my head; I am distracted—O Vernon, work a miracle for us! You have saved so many people—and here you cannot save the life of my child!
Vernon Come, come, be off. (Aside) I must go with him, for if he meets the magistrates there will be more trouble still.
(Exit the General and Vernon.)
SCENE THIRD
Pauline and Ferdinand.
Pauline
Ferdinand!
Ferdinand Ah! My God! Can this be her last sigh? Pauline, you are my very life; if Vernon does not save you, I will follow you, and we shall still be united.