Fontanares
Marie, how can I live without you?
Marie
How could you live in the hands of your executioner?
Fontanares
Farewell! I am ready to die.
Marie
Did you not make a solemn promise to the King of Spain, yes, to all
the world? (Speaks low to Fontanares) Oh! seize your triumph; after
that we can die!
Fontanares
I will accept, if only you refuse to be his.
Marie
Father, fulfill your promise.
Faustine
I have triumphed.
Lothundiaz (in a low voice to Fontanares)
You contemptible seducer! (Aloud) Here I give you ten thousand
sequins. (In a low voice) Atrocious wretch! (Aloud) My daughter's
income for one year. (In a low voice) May the plague choke you!
(Aloud) Upon the presentation of this check, Senor Avaloros will count
out to you ten thousand sequins.
Fontanares
But does the viceroy consent to this arrangement?
Sarpi
You have publicly accused the viceroy of Catalonia of belying the
promises of the king; here is his answer: (he draws forth a document)
By this ordinance, he puts a stay on the lawsuits of all your
creditors, and grants you a year to complete your experiment.
Fontanares
I am ready to do so.
Lothundiaz
He has made up his mind! Come, my daughter; they are expecting us at
the Dominican convent, and the viceroy has promised to honor us with
his presence at the ceremony.
Marie
So soon?
(Exeunt the whole party.)
Faustine (to Paquita)
Run, Paquita, and bring me word when the ceremony is ended, and they
are man and wife.
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