JEAN. But he cannot divine the glory and happiness that will be mine in remaining, since you will remain with me.
MAR. You don’t think, Jean, that there would be any hope of gaining uncle’s consent?
JEAN. There would be scant time in which to gain it. (enter Pedro and Manuel at back)
MAN. Manuel, too—You have no idea how insistent Manuel has become, almost to the point of threats.
JEAN. Ah, put an end to such unpleasant possibilities, sweetheart. Let us be married to-night. Father Cuthbert is here—has just arrived.
MAR. Father John Cuthbert?
JEAN. The same. Do you know him?
MAR. He was our parish priest in the old days in France. Pedro and I used to walk with him often.
JEAN. He is one of my best friends.
MAR. Will he be here long?