Faustine
Have you made the necessary preparations, cousin, for your immediate
marriage with Marie Lothundiaz?
Sarpi
I have, and her good father has taken care that the contract should be
ready.
Faustine
That is well! Send word to the convent of the Dominicans. The rich
heiress will freely consent to be wedded to you at midnight; she will
accept any conditions, when she sees (whispering to Sarpi) Fontanares
in the hands of justice.
Sarpi
I quite understand, and the only thing now is to have him arrested. My
good fortune seems invincible! And--I owe it all to you. (Aside) What
instrument is there more powerful than the hatred of a woman!
Don Fregose
Sarpi, see that this order is strictly carried out and with no delay.
(Exit Sarpi.)
SCENE TWELFTH
The same persons excepting Sarpi.
Don Fregose
And what of your own marriage?
Faustine
My lord, I can think of nothing at present except the coming banquet;
you shall have my answer this evening. (Fontanares appears.) (Aside)
Oh, there he comes! (To Fregose) If you love me, leave me a while.
Don Fregose
Alone with him?
Faustine
Yes, so I desire.
Don Fregose
After all he loves no one but his Marie Lothundiaz. (Exit.)
SCENE THIRTEENTH
Faustine and Fontanares.
Fontanares
The palace of the king of Spain is not more splendid than yours,
senora, and you here display all the pomp of royalty.
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