Jenny: Well! What a misfortune! Madam, is not an interested party? Arabella: (going to Selina and Olivia) I intend to know all about this, too. They've told me quite imperfectly. (The three talk) Laura: (to Worthy) Worthy, the hour's passing. Cadwell, isn't coming. I admit to you that I won't be angry if he makes fun of you. Worthy: At least I will have the consolation of knowing he deserves the tenderness you have for him, madam. But I don't see anything to make you hopeful. It is not yet time. (Olivia, Arabella, and Selina join Worthy and Laura) Arabella: (to Olivia) Really, this is very pleasant. Olivia: Will he be stupid enough to chance it? Jenny: Oh, indeed yes. Laura: I doubt it, Jenny. A man with the character you ascribe to him would be more careful. Jenny: Unless another woman holds him off, I cannot conceive what would restrain him. Laura: Worthy, he's not coming. (to Olivia) Madam, he's not coming. (To Selina) Madam, do you believe he will come? Selina: I truly don't know, madam. Jenny: At the beginning, didn't he keep every rendez-vous you gave him? Selina: Oh, shut up, Jenny. I am angry with myself. Olivia: (hearing someone enter) I hear a noise. (Enter Slice) Slice: Snuff the lights. (Jenny snuffs the lights) Laura: (aside) I am lost. Slice: My men are keeping him in the antechamber. Shall he be brought in? Laura: Yes, let him come in. I intend to see him. Who will speak to him? I admit I lack the strength to do it myself. Worthy: Is there need to speak to him? Aren't you satisfied madam? Besides, he knows your voice. Jenny: Doesn't he know the voices of all the ladies here? By heart, by all the devils! This is the worst of it. Wait--I can change my voice. Let him enter. Do you wish it, madam? Laura: Do what you wish. (Slice brings in Bendish dressed like his master, blindfolded) Slice: (to Bendish) We are entered into her apartment. You have only to wait to be happy. Bendish: I've been here before, my boy. I assure you that it is only out of consideration for you, and because I don't wish you to lose your promised reward, that I am not at this very moment calming two irritated mistresses. Slice: I am much obliged to you. Remember, that the least effort you make to see madam may cost you your life. Bendish: Oh, I am not worried. Come, come, my friend, I am accustomed to these types of adventures, and we have brought off more perilous ones than this. Slice: You are at present in her boudoir, and I leave you alone with her. Jenny: (low to all but Slice and Bendish) Silence, don't make the least noise. Bendish: (aside) Watch out for trouble! Jenny: (aside) Nice beginning. Bendish: Well, angel, here I am. Laura: (aside) The traitor! Jenny: Keep such sweet talk for when you know me better. Listen before responding to the things I have to say to you.