Henry Scene 7 Flashcards
(Scene 7 starts)
Nothing! There is absolutely nothing here! No goblins no devil dogs. So will you tell me what you’re so afraid of?
We’re headed home and not a moment too soon.
No we aren’t ( throws trunk item) I am two thirds finished with this treatise! And I’ll be damned if I’m leaving til I’m published? Or famous? Or at least until I’ve had every beer in this town
There’s money in my trunk. Enough for Geneva and beyond.
Beyond? What’s happened to you? I’ve never seen a mood swing like this.
I’ve been horrible to Elizabeth.
Elizabeth? You haven’t even mentioned her since October.
I… love her. I have to tell her before… another man can
Let’s talk about this.
My distance my avoidance my escape from commitment
Elizabeth is the reason you came back here! (Stop) You’re feverish.
We’re bound to each other in a sacred trust…
You mean a misplaced sense of duty.
What are you saying?
You’re not well Victor. Lets get you into bed.
That’s it; I’m going without you… don’t cross me
What’s going on in the basement
(Beat)
I knew it! I knew this would happen. You’ve cooked up another recreational potion and it’s finally driven you mad! I should have stopped this weeks ago. Hand me the key. I’m going down there.
No you’re not.
WHERE IS THE KEY? If I have to TAKE IT, you WONT LIKE ME METHODS.
Not a chance
Don’t make me do this
If you want the damn key you’ll have to-
(Punch)
Jesus Christ!
(Get key)
Gotcha/ Got you!
(Walks into lab)
Hello?
(To Victor) what are you up to?
(Cuts self on knife)
Son of a-
(Bang)
Victor?
Henry!
How did you… where is your-
Why were you carrying that?
There’s trouble here Elizabeth you shouldn’t have come.
Trouble with Victor?
I’m afraid so.
Whose blood is on that blade?
I don’t know
Where is Victor?
Unconscious. On his bedroom floor.
The man you swore to protect!
He’s gone mad Elizabeth!
How? Why didn’t you tell me? I trusted you!
You have no business in this place. A woman crossing the continent-
Listen to me! Why didn’t you come home for the summer
He didn’t…. Write to you?
I worried. I know… how fragile Victor is.
Dark things are brewing here. I promise. Elizabeth you want no part in this marriage.
Well, forgive me if I question-
-I am frightened please go home Elizabeth you know my heart my loyalty. I’m warning you now: there’s no place for a woman in this. Leave here, before you see something that changes your life forever.
Thank you, Henry, for your loving advice.
You’re quite welcome, now go ( gets cut off)
