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ACT II.

SCENE I.—Bruton's Lodgings. Robinair and Bruton, speaking as they enter.

ROBINAIR.

And you are just come from hearing Arden's examination? How went it?

BRUTON.

It was scarcely closed when I came away,—as I thought you would be waiting for me; but I heard all the material part.

ROBINAIR.

And how did he behave himself?

BRUTON.

With greater caution and presence of mind than I should have supposed a character like his, depressed with a sense of disgrace, was capable of.

ROBINAIR.

Indeed! He kept possession of himself, then?

BRUTON.

Wonderfully: he has not betrayed himself in one of his answers, though he was questioned very shrewdly.