Man. Indeed!
Des. For you have wounded a friend. You have been cruel.
Man. Cruel!
Des. For you have made an old man blush.
Man. I!
Des. Yes, you! why was I left in ignorance? How could you, Manuel? why didn't you. Damn it, sir? how dare you starve without letting me know?
Man. Sir, I could not—
Des. My poor boy; there, there, eat your dinner; I've news for you.
Man. News!
Des. Yes; eat your dinner.