An open Hall or Lobby in a Prison, from which a wide arched passage branches off. Over the arch is written, "The Felons' Side."
EnterYoung Arden, meeting the HeadGaoler.
GAOLER.
Did you look for any one, young gentleman?
YOUNG ARDEN.
I am wrong, I see. Can you show me the way to the debtors' side? There is a prisoner I would inquire after.
GAOLER (pointing in another direction).
That, Sir, will lead you to it: but you had better stop here a few minutes; for yonder are persons coming this way, conducting a prisoner from examination,—a poor unfortunate gentleman.
YOUNG ARDEN.
A gentleman! what is his name?
GAOLER.
His name is Arden.
YOUNG ARDEN (aside).
Examination! is it a meeting with creditors he means?
