Summary

At the party, De Lancey engages Smith in a card game called piquet. They gamble money, and Smith agrees to gambling because he does not want to reveal how little money he has left. De Lancey speaks freely as he plays and wins several rounds easily. De Lancey inquires as to Smith’s intentions in New-York, and when Smith does not give an enlightening response, De Lancey gives Smith a subtle but clear warning against performing any mischief or misdeeds. When Smith says that he understands the warning, De Lancey loses the last round on purpose, thereby returning Smith’s money to him. Tabitha then confronts Smith, saying that Oakeshott has replaced her in the play with Terpie Tomlinson because Smith said that Terpie would be a good addition. Smith tries to explain that he did not intend for Tabitha to be removed from...