It happened a few paces from the Mondejar
palace.
The Captain
It is quite likely he should be assassinated for prejudicing the
king's mind against my cousin; the king, like all great statesmen,
esteems as true everything that appears to be probable.
The Duke
It is said that enmity between the duke and the marchioness was only a
pretence, and that the assassin is not to be prosecuted.
The Captain
Duke, this ought not to be repeated unless it can be proved, and even
then could not be written excepting with a sword dipped in my blood.
The Duke
You asked me the news.
(The duke retires.)
SCENE FIFTH
The same persons, and the Marchioness of Mondejar.
The Captain
Ah! here is my cousin! (To the marchioness) Dear marchioness, you are
still very much agitated. In the name of our common salvation, control
yourself; you will attract attention.
The Marchioness
Has that man come back?
The Captain
Now, how can a man of such base condition as he is throw you into such
terror?
The Marchioness
He holds my life in his hands; more than my life, indeed; for he holds
in his power the life also of another, who, in spite of the most
scrupulous precautions, cannot avoid exciting the jealousy--
The Captain
Of the king!--Did he cause the assassination of the Duke of Olmedo, as
is rumored?
The Marchioness
Alas! I do not know what to think.--Here I am alone, helpless--and
perhaps soon to be abandoned.
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