Urania (having made up her mind) Go!-- Expect nothing more from me, but hate and malice. McNaughten Fine. I can easily do without your favors. Jenny Ah, cursed renegade. Most wicked man in the world. May Heaven punish you and Hell confound you. By rights, we should strangle you. (Aside) Surely, he's been bewitched--he just isn't himself. (Exit Urania and Jenny in great wrath) McNaughten Go with God, my princess. Choose more wisely where you form your rapid attachments. But see, what rage, what an outburst of passion. Now I feel a bit sorry, the Devil's tempting me. The maid had an appetizing face. Spruce (aside) I'd better stop this. (Aloud) You've fought very bravely to the end--and one cannot praise your strength too highly. But beware, they might come back. Who knows what they will try next? So as not to have any more interruptions, let's go into the hotel. Then, if you think me worthy of some employment, you can give me something to do. McNaughten I am dying to see the woman I am going to marry. Curiosity, more than love, pushes me on. Spruce After you've inspected your room and freshened up, I will gladly escort you to her. McNaughten Good--wait until I return. (Exit McNaughten to the hotel) Spruce I am going to find my master to find out what state things are in. He'll look well in mourning. Courage, Spruce, be firm. Steady head, steady hand. I will need all my skill. CURTAIN ACT II. Later that day. Scene I. The same. Captain McNaughten, dressed in mourning enters, in conversation with Spruce. Spruce Nothing is more surprising! Your resemblance to your twin passes belief. You and he are really one. With you both dressed in black, no one can tell the difference. I, your valet, cannot even be sure. So as not to be deceived myself, let me put a mark on you. Give me your hat. Captain (giving his hat to Spruce) What do you intend to do? Spruce (putting a yellow ribbon on the hat) To put my mark on you, just like your father did, to better distinguish you. Captain I think you're trying to make me laugh. Spruce I'm not joking. I could very easily make a mistake. Captain Mr. Torrington is already quite taken in. He met me right away, was very obliging, and within the hour will pay me my money. Spruce What! He's going to pay over the entire inheritance? Sixty thousand pounds. Captain (airily) The whole thing. Spruce What an honest man. But, let me tell you what has happened. On this very spot, others have taken your twin for you. Urania did so, and so did Jenny. Urania wanted to have him for dinner. He, surprised, not knowing what to say, and taking it to be a trap for his virtue, treated her very rudely, and was almost ready to fight with her. If I hadn't made peace between them, there would have been a mortal battle between man and woman. Captain Haven't they suspected the mistake?