Fontanares
But here are the letters in which the king grants to me the use of a
ship.
Quinola
Now open your eyes! My master is at once a man of genius and a
handsome youth; genius dulls a man and makes him of no use in a home,
I grant you; but the handsome youth is there still; what more is
needed by a girl for happiness?
Lothundiaz
Happiness does to consist in these extremes. A handsome youth and a
man of genius,--these, forsooth, are fine reasons for pouring out the
treasures of Mexico. My daughter shall be Madame Sarpi.
SCENE THIRTEENTH
The same persons, and Sarpi (on the balcony).
Sarpi (aside)
Some one uttered my name. What do I see? It is the heiress and her
father! What can they be doing in the square at this hour?
Lothundiaz
Sarpi has not gone to look for a ship in the harbor of Valladolid, but
he gained promotion for my son.
Fontanares
Do not, Lothundiaz, merely for the sake of your son's advancement,
dispose of your daughter's hand without my consent; she loves me and I
love her in return. In a short time I shall be (Sarpi appears) one of
the most influential men in Spain, and powerful enough to reap my
vengeance--
Marie
Oh! not upon my father!
Fontanares
Tell him then Marie, all that I am doing to deserve you.
Sarpi (aside)
What! A rival?
Quinola (to Lothundiaz)
Sir, if you don't consent, you are in a fair way to be damned.
Lothundiaz
Who told you that?
Quinola
And worse than that,--you are going to be robbed; this I'll swear to.
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