Jaco. (R.) Cospetto! Then we must fly; but first set fire to the house on all sides—they shall only find a heap of ashes when they come.
Todd. Come, my adored Laura. (he offers his arm to Mrs. Todd, L. C., who turns away scornfully)
Mrs. T. (crossing to R.) Good night—for ever!
Exit, R. D. 2 E.
Todd. (offering his arm to Marietta, L.) Come, Marietta.
Marietta turns away angrily, and crossing, R., exits, R. D. 2 E.
Ungrateful sex—after marrying them both! (taking Jacopo’s arm, R.) Come, signor; let us fly together!
Jaco. (R.) No, you remain here.
Points pistol at him, and exits, R. D. 2 E.
Todd. Hold! You’re never going to roast me alive—to leave me to grill my own bones. Hollo! this is murder. Ho! Somebody! Help! Is there no way of escape? (runs to the several doors—opens them, and discovers fire in each) Hoh! Police! Police! Help! I’m beginning to singe already! Oh! if I had had the luck to be born a salamander! Oh! Hah! a thought—the rope ladder from the window—that way is open!