Walter Ah, Anna! My sister has less to complain of than I. She lacks the strength to resist—and she will end up living with a man she has the right to hate; but my fate is more cruel. For, I cannot follow father's orders or explain to him the reasons that prevent me from doing so.
Anna
We are in the same boat!
Walter
How can that be?
Anna
Explain yourself a little more and we will do the same.
Elizabeth
Brother—hide nothing from me, I beg you.
Walter Ah, sister; I dare not speak. The slightest indiscretion and I am lost.
Anna
Same here. A single word is capable of ruining everything.
Elizabeth
Brother, do you believe I am capable of betraying you?
Walter I can't conceal anything from you—Trim—tell her what has happened. I haven't the strength to do it myself.
Trim
Me, sir—reveal a secret! You take me for someone else.