(_Aside to_ NUNS.)


How charming with a real queen to conspire.


FIRST NUN. Madame, your smiling is full simple.


SECOND NUN. And coy.


WIFE. Come, how can we that saucy wight destroy?


EMILY. (_musingly_)
She, as a servant, would befit my station.


FIRST NUN. (_to_ PRIORESS) Or feed your hounds.


(_The_ SECOND NUN _nods in agreement_.)


PRIORESS. (_catching sight of the_ WIFE'S _look of disapproval--aside_)
Or scour _her_ reputation!


WIFE. Pray, madam, if it's all the same to you