Taelinck (also looking at the cupboard). Aren’t you coming with us, Captain?
D’Eglantiers. Presently, presently.
[Taelinck goes out slowly, followed by Pluckx. D’Eglantiers runs to the cupboard, opens it, and searches in vain for the packet.]
Maria (aside). What shall I do now? Wait!—I have it.
[Hastens out and comes back with Taelinck.]
Maria (to Taelinck). It is just as I told you—the Captain has been hiding gold and jewels in that cupboard.
Taelinck (comes forward, and taps D’Eglantiers on the shoulder). Well, Captain, what have you got there, say?
D’Eglantiers (surprised). Eh! what?
[Turns round, and seeing Taelinck, hurriedly closes the cupboard.]
Taelinck. You’ve hidden our booty there,—that’s quite clear. Open that door again, and look sharp about it.