COLONEL.
And now, dear lady, explain this whole conversation; it concerns me intimately enough.
ADELAIDE.
Senden spoke tactlessly to outsiders about his relations with you and your household. This young man had overheard some of it, and also had notes written by Senden in his possession, which contained unsuitable expressions. I thought it best to get these notes out of his hands.
COLONEL.
I want you to let me have those letters, Adelaide.
ADELAIDE (entreating).
Why, Colonel?
COLONEL.
I won't get angry, girl.