Dr. G. Melinda, you shall never see Glen again. I have bought him from Hamilton, and I will return to Muddy Creek, and roast him at the stake. A black villain, to get into my way in that manner! Here I’ve come ten miles to-night to see you, and this is the way you receive me!
Melinda. Oh, master, I beg you not to injure my husband! Kill me, but spare him! Do! do! he is my husband!
Dr. G. You shall never see that black imp again, so good night, my lady! When I come again, you’ll give me a more cordial reception. Good night!
[Exit Dr. Gaines, L.
Melinda. I shall go distracted. I cannot remain here and know that Glen is being tortured on my account. I must escape from this place,—I must,—I must!
Enter Cato, R.
Cato. No, you ain’t a-gwine to ’scape, nudder. Massa tells me to keep dese eyes on you, an’ I is gwine to do it.
Melinda. Oh, Cato, do let me get away! I beg you, do!
Cato. No; I tells you massa telled me to keep you safe; an’ ef I let you go, massa will whip me.
[Exit Cato, L.