Yolanda. Because
I show befitting shame that I was here
Found in his arms ... when to Amaury
I was betrothed!
Renier. Power of—! No!
Yolanda. Because
I grieve to leave Lusignan, this my home—
Where I have dwelt as under tented love—
Though I am bidden.
Renier. This can be?
Berengere (faintly). Yolanda!
Renier. I say—only delayed? and you—?
Yolanda. Yes, yes.
Now I will wed him, heedless, wantless, wild.
Send for the priest and for Amaury, for
Laughter and lights and revelry—for all
Within this castle. But first to her bed,
And to tranquillity,
She must be borne, she your cold violence
Has driven here.... Alessa—Tremitus!
(They have entered.)
Lead her within. O mother! piteous mother!——
Ah, it was ruthless, kindless!
Renier. We shall see.