And answer me.
R. (aside). This will seal Frederick’s fate.
She must betray her mean suspicion, and I
Witness the degradation of her idol.—
(The maids are congregated at back, R. as they come out of the passage. They stand forth singly to be questioned, and come in turn to front, R.)
D. Dorothy first. Dost thou know, Dorothy,
What man it was whose voice I heard up-stairs;
Who, when I left my room and gave the alarm,
Ran out?
Dor.I do not know, my lady.