(Quinola and Monipodio depart.)
SCENE FIFTEENTH
The same persons and Sarpi.
Sarpi (to Lothundiaz)
You here, Senor Lothundiaz? And your daughter too?
Lothundiaz
I promised that she should come her to say farewell on condition that
she would not refuse to retire to a convent afterwards.
Sarpi
The assembly here is so numerous that I am not surprised, nor in the
least offended, by your complaisance towards her.
Fontanares
Ah! Here comes the fiercest of my persecutors. How are you, senor; are
you come to put my constancy to a fresh test?
Sarpi
I represent the viceroy of Catalonia, senor, and I have a right to
your respectful treatment. (To Don Ramon) Are you satisfied with him?
Don Ramon
If he takes my advice, we are sure of success.
Sarpi
The viceroy has great hopes from your learned co-operation.
Fontanares
Surely I am dreaming! Is it possible they are raising up a rival to
me?
Sarpi
No! senor; but a guide who is able to save you from failure.
Fontanares
Who told you I needed one?
Marie
O Alfonso! But suppose that Don Ramon could insure your success?
Fontanares
Ah! Even she has lost confidence in me!
Marie
They say he is so learned!
Lothundiaz
Presumptuous man! He thinks that he knows more than all the learned in
the world.
Sarpi
I was induced to come here on account of a question which has been
raised and has filled the viceroy with anxiety; you have had in your
possession for nearly ten months a ship belonging to the state, and
you must now render an account of the loan.
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