Worthy I'd rather retire than be the cause of Madame suffering the least inconvenience on my account.
Arabella No, sir, stay till tomorrow. Postpone going on your way, and we will put you in good company. The roads are unlucky and filthy.
Albert
So much ceremony! Come, quickly—go in.
Jenny Yes, yes, I'm going in. But, before these gentlemen, I tell you plainly to stop the humiliations you impose on us. We haven't seen even the shadow of a hat for six months in this new fangled cloister. Any man who comes around here is interdicted. Everything in this house is subject to inspection. Sometimes we think the world has come to an end. No one comes her except they be of the female sex. Judge if a girl in this situation has cause to complain.
Albert (putting his hand over her mouth and forcing her inside)
Ah, I will tear out your viper's tongue.
(Exit Jenny and Arabella.)
Albert (aside) I don't want to go back in so soon. Their complaints and their tears might move me, perhaps. (aloud) What's the problem? Speak! But, above all, be brief.
Worthy I am truly annoyed that, on account of me, your daughter has received such unworthy treatment.
Albert
What do you mean, my daughter?
Worthy
Is she your wife then?