Helena: But mad.

Antonio: Yet fear you? still?

(A shout is heard.)

Helena: Who is it? soldiers come
From Arta?

Antonio: Yes.

Helena: And by this road!—They must
Not see us!

Antonio: No. But quick, within this breach!

(They conceal themselves in the breach. The soldiers pass across the stage. The last, as all shout "di Tocca!" strikes a column near him. It falls, and Helena starts forward shuddering.)

Helena: Fallen! Ah, fallen! See, Antonio!

Antonio: What now!