McNaughten Let this man judge of our difference. He's hardly left me all day. I call him as witness. Let him speak. (To Spruce) Did I receive money today from this gentleman? Spruce Without a doubt. Sixty thousand pounds that your uncle left you in negotiable instruments. McNaughten (taking Spruce by the throat) Ah, false witness, miserable imposter--you must remember-- Spruce Yes, I remember that the sixty thousand pounds was given to a man dressed like you, of the same proud bearing, a man who intends to marry this gentleman's daughter, a man who is called McNaughten, and is from Scotland. And, if you deny it, it's a lie, and I'll take my oath-- Torrington See, if it's possible, to have a blacker heart, to be more of a cheat. Alas, what are you marrying him for? I've gotten you into a pleasant business. Hastings I took this gentleman for a man of substance-- Now, I don't value him at all. Urania After what he has done to me, there is no crime, no evil, that he wouldn't perpetrate. Jenny Traitor, finally, you're caught, and there's nothing for you to do but go hang yourself. I'll be happy to supply the rope. McNaughten No, I don't believe that Hell itself is capable, in its execrable rage, so many men, so many evil demons, as you all. Ah, I cannot speak, I am so enraged. (Enter the Captain) Captain I believe my presence is required to get to the bottom of this astonishing mystery. Hastings What in the world do I see? Torrington What prodigy is this? Urania Ought I to believe my eyes? Jenny Madame, I don't know if my vision is troubled, or if it's some vapor, that is making me see double. McNaughten What object presents itself and makes me see myself, as in a mirror. Why, it's my walking portrait, or a reflection. Captain How dare you take my name and appearance, sir, as your own? I am Captain McNaughten, and you are injuring my reputation. McNaughten (aside) On my oath, this is another cheat. (Aloud) By what right, sir, do you steal my name? I don't go around taking yours. Captain I've had no other name from birth. McNaughten My father gave me this name. Captain Mine has been the same all my life. McNaughten In giving birth to me, my mother died. Captain Mine died, also--in the same manner. McNaughten I am from Scotland. Captain I, too, am from Scotland. McNaughten I had a certain brother, a bad scapegrace, and I haven't heard news of him in fifteen years. Captain I had a brother, too. A pious, churchgoing hypocrite. I've ignored his fortunes for fifteen years. McNaughten This brother was my identical twin, and resembled me in everything except piety. Captain Mine was my spitten image. Who sees him, sees me. But usually not in the same places. McNaughten Are you not this brother? Captain You've said it. There's the explanation of the mystery. McNaughten Is it possible? Oh, Heavens.