[She stops again hearing sounds at the gate, then is startled to paleness by the voice of Matteo; and as she listens a stern strong determination takes her.

Matteo.

Basta! am I to pass! son of a dog!

Snout of a swine! knave! door-bestriding fool!

Have I not matters to her from my master,

To the Signora, from her husband's brother?

[A scuffle.

The Devil's scullion feed you

On flame, until your liver shrivels black!

[He has pushed past and enters the Hall insolently.