Cha. You seem to think

A venial crime this plot against me. Well?

D'O. [who has read the last paper.] Wherefore am I thus ruined? Why not take

My life at once? This poor formality

Is, let me say, unworthy you! Prevent it

You, madam! I have served you, am prepared

For all disgraces: only, let disgrace

Be plain, be proper—proper for the world

To pass its judgment on 'twixt you and me!

Take back your warrant, I will none of it!