All. Expelled!
Blanche.Expelled—because, although she knew
No man of any kind may see these halls,
She dared to bring a set of chessmen here!
Sacha. (in tears).
I meant no harm—they’re only men of wood!
Blanche. They’re men with whom you give each other mate—
And that’s enough! The next is Sylvia—
Sylvia.Oh!
Blanche. Sylvia is rusticated for a month