McNaughten My God! What a town. What a strange place. They told me the London women were bold, and that to succeed in their secret practices, they inform themselves about newcomers with great care. But this is unbelievable.
Spruce She must have heard your name on the stage coach. She decided to make use of it when you got here, so that she could get something from you.
McNaughten
Right. That's how she knew. But, I defy their plots!
Spruce (slyly) If you had gone with her, (he gestures of someone being knocked over the head) it might have been all over for you. For both of us, in fact.
McNaughten Thank God, I know how to protect myself. If they've got it in their head to trick me— Well it won't work with such beastly tricks as these. I wasn't born yesterday.
Spruce Better not stay in this place too long. The women of London have lures that force the proudest hearts to succumb.
McNaughten
Your advice is good. Let's go in without lingering.
(Enter Urania and Jenny)
Jenny
You will see if I lie—. Speak to him. There he is!
(Aside)
The lout.
Urania While I am dying of impatience to see you, you wait here quite indifferent. Dinner is getting cold. You know I have no pleasure except when you are by.