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Scene III.

A Corridor in Urrea's House, with three doors in front.—Enter from a side door Violante and Elvira.
Viol.

Ask me no more, Elvira; I cannot answer when
my thoughts are all locked up where Lope lies.


Elv.

And know you where that is? Nearer than you
think; there, in my lord your father's room.


Viol.

There! Oh, could I but save him!


Elv.

You can at least comfort him.


Viol.

Something must be done. Either I will save his
life, Elvira, or die with him. Have you the key?


Elv.

I have one; my lord has the master-key.


Viol.

Yours will do, give it me. I am desperate, Elvira,
and in his danger drown my maiden shame; see him I will
at least. Do you rest here and give me a warning if a footstep
come.


(She enters centre door.)