Diego. (Who, during this whole scene has been looking about in different places, to see that all was safe, now comes forward hastily.) I hear a rustling noise behind the walls, and sounds which appear like the whispering of two female voices.
Rolla. Hasten, hasten into my cave! (As they are going Idali and Amazili appear coming through the breach in the wall, and looking about with great eagerness and curiosity.)
SCENE IV.—Enter Idali and Amazili.
Alonzo. We are too late, they are here already!
Idali. Cora! we were looking for you.
Cora. I am coming.
Rolla. Tarry a moment!—They have seen and heard us,—for God’s sake! do not let them escape thus; we must win them over to our interest.
Juan. That were a task for a minister of state!—If this be accomplished, I shall be persuaded that Rolla is capable of conquering whole provinces, without a stroke of the sword.
Rolla. Nothing more easy!—Flatter them, they are women.
Juan. Lovely maidens! will you not come near?