’Tis well. Forget my passion and my words.

Now to our business. Leonardo, seek

This youth, and speedily conduct him hither;

He cannot come too soon. I will await you. [Exeunt.

SCENE II.

Teresa’s chamber. Teresa, in bridal robes, sitting at a table, with writing materials.

Teresa.

I cannot write to him! If I would guide

The pen, my hand refuses to record

The tale it ought to tell. Oh, fatal hand!