Is scared with terror.

R. (aside). While all goes well with me, the less I meddle

The better. I’ll let her find this out herself.

[Exit (L.)

D. I’ll ring the bell again.

Enter the Maids (R.).

So here you crawl at last! I had better keep

No maids at all than such a drowsy troop.

Not frightened by the fire-bell! You must have

Wondrous good consciences. Now, tell me at once—