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 Rebecca.

The "County News" has come.

Rosmer.

The "County News"?

Rebecca.

There it is on the table.

Rosmer.

[Puts down his hat and stick.] Is there anything?

Rebecca.

Yes.

Rosmer.

And you didn't send it up?

Rebecca. You will read it soon enough.

Rosmer.

Oh, indeed? [Takes the paper and reads, standing by the table.]—What!—"We cannot warn our readers too earnestly against unprincipled renegades." [Looks at her.] They call me a renegade, Rebecca.

Rebecca.

They mention no names.

Rosmer.

That makes no difference. [Reads on.] "Secret traitors to the good cause."—"Judas-natures, who make brazen confession of their apostasy as soon as they think the most convenient and—profitable moment has arrived." "Ruthless befouling of a