not an ounce of shot amongst us!

SCARLETT
(as Puritans begin to appear, right).
Zounds! They're upon us!

GILLIAN PRITCHARD
(as he and his followers come forward from right background).
Make no resistance, ye scum of Dagon's brood, or Merrymount and all
that is within it shall be sacked within the hour! Where is the maid ye
stole?

RESOLUTE
(dearly).
Here, Gillian Pritchard! Here, safe and sound, and courteously treated
by the folk of Merrymount. Why use ye such words as stole? 'Tis most
unseemly. And why come ye here unbidden? Sure, none sent for you?

GILLIAN PRITCHARD
(amazed: disapproving).
Resolute!

RESOLUTE
(haughtily).
Mistress Endicott, so please you, and the governor's cousin!

GILLIAN PRITCHARD
(more and more pained).
Resolute!