The way Beata went seems key to the play. Her way combines the centuries-old integrity and solemnity of the house of Rosmer with a modern infusion of liberal idea, espoused by the likes of Rebecca West.

In the ending, Rebecca goes the way guileless Beata went to prove her integrity to John Rosmer. More interesting, Rosmer goes the same way out of unfettered love: 'The dead mistress has taken them'.