Canynge Monologue from Loyalties

From Loyalties by John Galsworthy

male · defiant · 1:16 min

(Suavely frigid) I'm not aware of using any tone, as you call it. But this is a private house, Mr De Levis, and something is due to our host and to the esprit de corps that exists among gentlemen. (DE LEVIS: Since when is a thief a gentleman? Thick as thieves--a good motto, isn't it?) That's enough! (He goes to the door, but stops before opening it) Now, look here! I have some knowledge of the world. Once an accusation like this passes beyond these walls no one can foresee the consequences. Captain Dancy is a gallant fellow, with a fine record as a soldier; and only just married. If he's as innocent as--Christ--mud will stick to him, unless the real thief is found. In the old days of swords, either you or he would not have gone out of this room alive. It you persist in this absurd accusation, you will both of you go out of this room dead in the eyes of Society: you for bringing it, he for being the object of it.

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