Mrs. Uncouth (whispering to Beastly). Wait, brother, first we have to ask her whether she wants you.
Beastly. What a question! Or do you really want to report to her as to a superior person?
Truthful. Do you want me to finish the letter?
Beastly. What for? Even if you were to keep on reading for five years you could not read out of it anything better than ten thousand.
Mrs. Uncouth (to Sophia). Sophia, my darling! Come with me to my sleeping-room. I have some important matter to talk to you about (leading Sophia out).
Beastly. Pshaw! I see there is not much chance for a betrothal to-day!
SCENE 8. TRUTHFUL, UNCOUTH, BEASTLY, A SERVANT
Servant (to Uncouth, out of breath). Sir, sir! Soldiers have come; they have stopped in our village.
Uncouth. There is a misfortune! They will ruin us completely.
Truthful. What frightens you so?