Act 1 — Scene VIII.
Ernest Bell translation
Norton, Mellefont, Sara.
MELLEFONT.
What do you want?
NORTON.
While I was standing before the house, a servant gave me this letter. It is directed to you, sir!
MELLEFONT.
To me? Who knows my name here? (looking at the letter). Good heavens!
SARA.
You are startled.
MELLEFONT.
But without cause, Sara, as I now perceive. I was mistaken in the handwriting.
SARA.
May the contents be as agreeable to you as you can wish.
MELLEFONT.
I suspect that they will be of very little importance.
SARA.
One is less constrained when one is alone, so allow me to retire to my room again.
MELLEFONT.
You entertain suspicions, then, about it?
SARA.
Not at all, Mellefont.
MELLEFONT (going with her to the back of the stage).
I shall be with you in a moment, dearest Sara.